If Elkin was riding high fresh off their 10-0 takedown of East Wilkes last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Elkin Buckin' Elks fell just short of the Alexander Central Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Buckin' Elks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Cougars are ranked 110th).
Elkin's goal came courtesy of
Enrique Lopez - Canobbio, who's now up to nine this season.
Elkin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4-2. As for Alexander Central, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkin will square off against Starmount at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Elkin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.9 goals per game this season. As for Alexander Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Ashe County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Alexander Central's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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