Jefferson came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. While the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was the Jefferson J-Hawks who were credited with the win. The Jefferson J-Hawks got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Belvidere Bucs's two. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but Jefferson was the better team in the second half.
Sydney Stovall and
Angie Paniagua scored all three of Jefferson's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 13 goals.
Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 3-9-1. As for Belvidere, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7-1 record this season.
Jefferson will be playing in front of their home fans against Freeport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Freeport is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.6 goals per game this season. As for Belvidere, they will look to defend their home pitch on Monday against Guilford at 6:30 p.m.
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