There was early excitement for East Gaston after they claimed the first goal on Thursday, however, they wouldn't score again. They fell just short of the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons by a score of 2-1. East Gaston were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
East Gaston's goal came courtesy of Payton Lenox, who's now up to 11 this season.
East Gaston's loss dropped their record down to 8-5-2. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-5.
East Gaston didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 defeat against Shelby on the 2nd. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they will face off against Highland Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's defense better be ready for this one: Highland Tech have averaged an impressive 4.3 goals per game this season.
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