After flying high against Ayden - Grifton on Monday, South Lenoir came back down to earth. The Blue Devils came up short against the Richlands Wildcats on Wednesday, falling 5-2. While losing is never fun, South Lenoir can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 291st, while Richlands are ranked 50th).
Jethro Gonzalez and Alonzo Lopez scored both of South Lenoir's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.
South Lenoir's loss dropped their record down to 5-3-2. As for Richlands, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-1-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Lenoir will square off against Lejeune at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. South Lenoir's defense better be ready for this one: Lejeune have averaged an impressive 2.9 goals per game this season. As for Richlands, they are taking a road trip to challenge Northside - Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northside - Jacksonville's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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