The Reagan Bison will take on the Palmetto Panthers in a holiday battle at at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Reagan's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Palmetto will have to contend with a Reagan team hungry for a victory, something the squad hasn't seen since November 12. Reagan and Belen Jesuit finished up their contest with a 1-1 draw on Friday. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time the Bison have been dealt a draw since back in November.
Meanwhile, Palmetto waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Cavaliers onto the board and left with a 2-0 win. Give the Panthers' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Logan Cruz and Leandro Ornelas scored both of Palmetto's goals, bringing their combined season tally to eight goals.
Palmetto's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored eight goals over those three matches. With that draw, Reagan's record moves to 1-5-3.
Reagan beat Palmetto by a goal when the teams last played back in January of 2023, winning 3-2. Will Reagan repeat their success, or does Palmetto have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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