Russell County is 0-6 against Pike Road since February of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Warriors will venture away from home to square off against the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Russell County who was credited with the victory on Thursday. The Warriors got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Chattahoochee County's three. The final result isn't all the surprising considering Russell County's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 129th in Alabama, while Chattahoochee County are ranked 321st in Georgia).
Pike Road gave up the first goal last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 3-1 win over Prattville. JK Longnecker had the honor of scoring the game-winner for Pike Road.
Russell County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Pike Road, their record is now 14-6.
Russell County suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pike Road when the teams last played back in February. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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