If Fletcher was feeling good fresh off their 8-0 takedown of Riverside on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Senators might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Beachside Barracudas an easy 4-1 win. While losing is never fun, Fletcher can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 144th, while Beachside are ranked 47th).
Fletcher's goal came courtesy of Samuel Romyanond, who's now up to seven this season.
Fletcher dropped their record down to 4-6-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Beachside, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Fletcher will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Ponte Vedra at 7:20 p.m. on January 5, 2026. Fletcher's defense better be ready for this one: Ponte Vedra have averaged an impressive 3.4 goals per game this season. As for Beachside, they will venture away from home to face off against St. Augustine at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Augustine's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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