On Saturday, the Houston Academy Raiders were able to grind out a solid win over the Central Red Devils, taking the game 3-1. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama soccer rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Red Devils are ranked 102nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Houston Academy hit Central with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Brinley Harrell, Mary Mills Carter, and Elsie Shirley.
Houston Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-1-2. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Houston Academy wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, an 11-0 win against Highland Home on the 3rd. As for Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-0 defeat against Benjamin Russell on the 4th.
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