Plum had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the McDowell Trojans onto the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Trojans are ranked 81st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Plum's win bumped their record up to 18-1-3. As for McDowell, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Plum will challenge Cumberland Valley on Saturday. Plum's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. McDowell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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