West Jones and South Jones squared off in soccer action Tuesday evening, splitting a pair of games. The Lady Braves fell 7-1 to the Lady Mustangs, while the Braves won 2-1 over the Mustangs.
Lady Mustangs 7, Lady Braves 1
For West Jones, Macie Wallace had four goals, Sara Coleman had three goals and two assists, while Beth Coleman and Hunter Eady each had an assist. Abby Baravik had 2 saves.
West Jones improves to 10-0 on the season, while South Jones falls to 3-3.
Braves 2, Mustangs 1
Julio Cruz and Ignocio Cruz scored goals for the winners. Johnathon Parra had an excellent night as goalie blocking a Mustang penalty kick.
The Braves improve to 5-1 on the season.
Evan Buckley made the lone score for West Jones, who fall to 7-3.
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