The Elbert County Blue Devils will take on the Lincoln County Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elbert County has given up an average of 6.2 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Elbert County had taken Hart County down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Blue Devils came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 7-2. While losing is never fun, Elbert County can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 413th, while Hart County are ranked 128th).
Meanwhile, Lincoln County waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Their defense stepped up to hand the Tigers a 4-0 shutout. Considering Lincoln County have won seven matchups by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
They hit Washington-Wilkes with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Noah Ogeltree (2), Christian Reynolds, and Andrew Washington.
Elbert County's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Lincoln County, their win bumped their record up to 10-7.
Elbert County suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Lincoln County in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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