Champion lost against Rootstown back in October of 2017 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Rovers who were credited with the victory. The Rootstown Rovers got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Champion Golden Flashes' two. The loss was Champion's first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Champion fell to 19-1-1. As for Rootstown, they pushed their record up to 15-4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Champion does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rootstown, they will take on Central Christian in a tournament on Sunday. Central Christian's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Rootstown's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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