After flying high against Lincoln on Saturday, Howell came back down to earth. The Highlanders lost 4-0 to the Franklin Patriots on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Howell can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan soccer rankings (they are ranked 340th, while Franklin are ranked 151st).
Howell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11-1. As for Franklin, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howell will welcome Belleville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Franklin, they will look to defend their home pitch on Thursday against Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. Stevenson's defense has only allowed 0.4 goals per game this season, so Franklin's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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