After soaring to six goals the game before, Wickliffe was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They came up short against the Kirtland Hornets, falling 8-1. While losing is never fun, Wickliffe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 523rd, while Kirtland are ranked 212th).
Wickliffe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Kirtland, their win bumped their record up to 6-2-2.
Looking ahead, Wickliffe will be playing in front of their home fans against Jefferson Area at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kirtland, they will venture away from home to take on Chardon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kirtland's defense better be ready for this one: Chardon have averaged an impressive 3.7 goals per game this season.
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