Oakland Christian hadn't done well against Lutheran Northwest recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Oakland Christian Lancers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Lutheran Northwest Crusaders 2-1. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Lancers were the better team in the second half.
Oakland Christian's victory bumped their record up to 8-6-1. As for Lutheran Northwest, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10-1.
Oakland Christian will head out to challenge Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Oakland Christian's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Lutheran Northwest, they didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss vs. Inter-City Baptist on the 27th.
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