There was early excitement for Pope John Paul II after they claimed the first goal on Monday, however, they wouldn't score again. They fell just short of the Phoenixville Phantoms by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, Pope John Paul II can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 376th, while Phoenixville is ranked 93rd).
Pope John Paul II has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8-1 record this season. As for Phoenixville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-3.
Coincidentally, Pope John Paul II and Phoenixville will both be playing Upper Merion Area the next time they take the pitch. Pope John Paul II will host Upper Merion Area at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while Phoenixville will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on the 7th.
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