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Friday Night Futbol? Dakota v. L'Anse Creuse
The Cougars and Lancers soccer teams battle for top spots on the MAC Blue pitch.
In the mood for some Friday night futbol?
soccer team takes on L'Anse Creuse Friday night in a Macomb Area Conference Blue Division matchup at the Lancer's home field.
L'Anse Creuse ended the week at 6-2-2 and the team is currently sitting second in the division, while the Cougars are two points behind in third at 6-3-0.
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Both teams are on the heels of Warren Cousino (7-1-1) and all three are still in the running for the division championship.
"I think the game will be very competitive," said Dakota soccer coach Mark Ruth. "We are building momentum going into the end of the season and I believe this will be a close game."
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L'Anse Creuse defeated the Cougars earlier in the season 4-1, but Ruth sees his defense and keeper getting stronger.
"Our strength is our solid defense and goalkeeping," Ruth said. "And we plan to play our possession game."
Friday night, L'Anse Creuse High School, 7 p.m.
Be there or be square.