Grainger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 5-2 to the Northview Academy Cougars. Things were pretty much settled by the half as Grainger were already down 5-1.
Brett Nickels wasn't going to let Northview Academy walk away unscathed as he scored both of Grainger's goals, bringing his season total up to three goals.
Grainger's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Northview Academy, with the win, they broke their three-match losing streak and moved their record to 7-6-1.
Coming up, Grainger will challenge Morristown-Hamblen West at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Grainger will be up against Morristown-Hamblen West's rather soft defense (which has allowed 4.5 goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Northview Academy, they will take on Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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