Northwestern is 0-9 against Catawba Ridge since February of 2020 but things could change on Monday. The Trojans will look to defend their home pitch against the Copperheads at 7:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Northwestern is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game last Thursday. They lost 3-0 to Rock Hill. The contest was a close 1-0 at the break, but unfortunately for Northwestern it sure didn't stay that way.
Meanwhile, Catawba Ridge faced Nation Ford in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Thursday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Copperheads who were credited with the victory. Catawba Ridge got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Nation Ford's three. The win made it back-to-back victories for Catawba Ridge.
Catawba Ridge pushed their record up to 12-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 13 goals over those five matches. As for Northwestern, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.
Northwestern might still be hurting after the 4-0 defeat they got from Catawba Ridge in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.
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