West Branch pushed their score to 11 the last time they played Minerva, but on Wednesday they couldn't quite do it again. The West Branch Warriors' defense stepped up to hand the Minerva Lions a 2-0 shutout. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while the Lions are ranked 346th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Presley Egli was the driving force of West Branch's attack as she scored both of West Branch's goals, bringing her season total up to two goals.
The victory made it two in a row for West Branch and bumps their season record up to 3-1-2. As for Minerva, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4-1.
West Branch will welcome Poland Seminary at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Poland Seminary's defense has only allowed zero goals per game this season, so West Branch's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Minerva, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Tuscarawas Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tuscarawas Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Minerva surely won't give up without a fight.
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