Sabine and Center are an even 4-4 against one another since February of 2021, but likely not for long. The Sabine Cardinals will look to defend their home pitch on Saturday against the Center Roughriders at 6:45 p.m. Sabine is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
Sabine gave up the first goal last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Sabine who was credited with the win. Sabine got it done in the shootout by posting seven goals to Carthage's six. Given the Cardinals' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 203rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 603rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Sabine better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Center really get things going. Center never let Tatum onto the board and left with a 3-0 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Roughriders, who have now won four matches by three goals or more so far this season.
Center has also been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-1-1 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those six games. As for Sabine, their win bumped their record up to 9-2-1.
Sabine came up short against Center in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 6-4. Will Sabine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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