The Lutheran Lions will square off against the Mullen Mustangs at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Lutheran took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 4-2 victory over Palmer Ridge. The high-scoring effort was just what Lutheran needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
They hit Palmer Ridge with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Mason Massarotti (2), Gavin Rice, and Isaac Van Deman.
Meanwhile, Mullen faced Cherokee Trail in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Neither the Mustangs nor the Cougars could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw. Mullen's defeat signaled the end of their undefeated season.
Lutheran's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 13 goals over those four matchups. With that draw, Mullen's record moves to 11-1-1.
Lutheran might still be hurting after the 4-0 loss they got from Mullen in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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