The Valdosta Wildcats were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of Lowndes. While losing is never fun, Valdosta can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while Lowndes is ranked 20th).
Lowndes used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Valdosta. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Alicia Vega (50), Hayden Hunt (70), and Sarah Rivera (30). The trio had averaged 26.71, 45, and 17.33 minutes respectively before Tuesday's matchup. The pair took full advantage of the opportunity: Vega put up an assist, while she scored a goal and an assist.
Valdosta's season is starting to look like last year's as the team currently sits at a 1-5 record this season. As for Lowndes, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Valdosta will take on Thomasville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomasville will be up against Valdosta's rather soft defense (which has allowed 3.5 goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive showing. As for Lowndes, they will head out on the road to challenge Richmond Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lowndes is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 5.5 goals per game this season.
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