Gates County hadn't done well against Perquimans recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Gates County Red Barons had just enough and edged the Perquimans Pirates out 2-1. Winning may never get old, but the Red Barons sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Robert Nicholson and
Benjamin Ross scored both of Gates County's goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.
Gates County pushed their record up to 6-8-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Perquimans, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-14.
Gates County will have a chance to go back-to-back against Perquimans: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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