Lakeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 8-0 to the Great Bridge Wildcats. While losing is never fun, Lakeland can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while Great Bridge are ranked 22nd).
Lakeland's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Great Bridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeland will head out to challenge Hickory at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hickory will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lakeland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Great Bridge, they are taking a road trip to take on Indian River at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Great Bridge will be up against Indian River's rather soft defense (which has allowed four goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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