Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 6-0 to the Union Academy Cardinals. While losing is never fun, Monroe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 466th, while Union Academy are ranked 133rd).
Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Union Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-3-1.
Looking ahead, Monroe will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against Piedmont at 6:00 p.m. Piedmont will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Monroe surely won't give up without a fight. As for Union Academy, they will head out to square off against South Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Union Academy are facing South Stanly at the right time seeing as South Stanly are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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