After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chattanooga Christian, Heritage was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Walker Valley Mustangs a 1-0 shutout. Given the Mountaineers' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee soccer rankings (they are ranked 24th, while the Mustangs are ranked 145th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Heritage's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Walker Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5-2.
Heritage is on the road again on Saturday to play McMinn County at 10:00 a.m. As for Walker Valley, they will challenge Maryville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Maryville's last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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