After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Grainger brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cherokee Chiefs a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. Meg Tanner was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Grainger's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cherokee, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Grainger will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Claiborne at 6:00 p.m. Grainger is facing Claiborne at the right time seeing as Claiborne is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cherokee, they will square off against Unicoi County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cherokee will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Unicoi County will have lost six straight heading into Thursday's contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps