For the first time this season, Jackson Central Merry will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Tuesday. They will face off against the Madison Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Jackson Central Merry's victory against Jackson South Side wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Jackson Central Merry never let Jackson South Side get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Thursday. The Cougars' winning goal came courtesy of Chris Sanchez.
Meanwhile, Madison had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past Scotts Hill 5-1. The score was close at the half, but the Mustangs pulled away in the second half with three goals.
Jackson Central Merry might still be hurting after the 4-1 defeat they got from Madison when the teams last played back in April of 2015. Can Jackson Central Merry avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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