In what's become a running theme this season, Hopewell gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the North Mecklenburg Vikings a 9-0 shutout. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for Hopewell considering their one-goal performance the contest before.
Their offense was hitting North Mecklenburg from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal.
Abigail Cosentine led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.
North Mecklenburg was without their leading scorer, Tyler Clyburn, in Thursday's match. With Clyburn sitting this one out, Audrey Long got some extra time on the pitch (34 vs. her season average of 18.2).
Hopewell has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9-1 record this season. As for North Mecklenburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hopewell will take on Hough at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Mecklenburg, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on West Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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