The Johnson Knights will challenge the Gainesville Red Elephants at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Johnson is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Collins Hill just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 3-1 to the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Gainesville lost 10-1 to Cherokee Bluff on Tuesday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Gainesville came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 56th, while Cherokee Bluff are ranked 337th).
Johnson's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Gainesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season.
Johnson came out on top in a nail-biter against Gainesville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Elephants turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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