Hanks and Parkland are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2020, but likely not for long. The Hanks Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Parkland Matadors at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Hanks is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Hanks managed to keep up with Horizon until halftime on Wednesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Hanks lost 5-2 to Horizon.
Meanwhile, Parkland unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Horizon who was credited with the victory. Horizon got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Parkland's three. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Matadors came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Scorpions are ranked 353rd).
Esteban Ibarra-Carrillo and Juan Armando Roberto Roque scored both of Parkland's goals, bringing their combined season tally to seven goals.
Hanks' defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Parkland, their loss dropped their record down to 7-2-1.
Hanks beat Parkland 2-0 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Hanks repeat their success, or does Parkland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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