It was a good run, but Hammond unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Cardinal Newman Cardinals who were credited with the win. The Cardinal Newman Cardinals got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Hammond Skyhawks' two. The game was a 0-0 toss-up at halftime, but Hammond couldn't quite close it out.
Hammond's loss dropped their record down to 7-4-1. As for Cardinal Newman, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
Hammond didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat vs. River Bluff on the 16th. As for Cardinal Newman, they will look to defend their home pitch on Thursday against Dreher at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in South Carolina (Dreher is ranked 44th, while Cardinal Newman is ranked 53rd).
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