While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, Bryan was not quite Burke's equal in the second half on Saturday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Burke Bulldogs who were credited with the win. The Burke Bulldogs got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Bryan Bears' four. Bryan was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Burke apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Bryan has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Burke, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Bryan will play host again on Monday to welcome Papillion-LaVista South, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Bryan and Papillion-LaVista South are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Burke, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Elkhorn South at 7:00 p.m. Burke's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for three straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.
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