Union Pines hasn't had much luck against Pinecrest recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Union Pines Vikings and the Pinecrest Patriots are set to duel.
Union Pines is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Southern Lee just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. Neither they nor the Cavaliers could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The Vikings had to tread lightly for part of the matchup as three Union Pines players were handed yellow cards, which could explain the final result.
Brady Jordan was the only thing that stood between Union Pines and a shutout considering he scored both of Union Pines' goals, bringing his season total up to two goals.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest waltzed into their contest on Monday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They were the clear victor by a 4-1 margin over the Bucks. Considering the Patriots have won nine matches by more than two goals this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Union Pines' draw gives them a new season record of 8-8-3. As for Pinecrest, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-2.
Union Pines suffered a grim 5-1 defeat to Pinecrest in their previous meeting back in September. Will Union Pines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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