Branson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 4-2 to the Carl Junction Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri soccer rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 14th).
Branson's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Carl Junction, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Branson will head out to face off against Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Carl Junction, they will challenge Fort Scott at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carl Junction is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.8 goals per game this season.
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