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The Mustangs took a hard loss against Wilde Lake. However, they played hard through 80 minutes and the game was closer than the 5-2 outcome. Marriotts Ridge has several winnable games coming in the next week, and remains one of the top teams. Up next: Sept. 29 versus Reservoir
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The Lightning earned a 1-1 tie against Glenelg on Sept. 24. Their defense is stable, but since defeating Centennial in their opening game, they havn't notched two or more goals in a contest. However, the buildup of their attack is there and they are young and talented. Up next: Sept. 29 versus River Hill
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The Hawks defeated Centennial 2-1 on Sept. 24, aided by a second-half Brigette Wang goal. They are a young team, and it seems like the underclassmen, Megan Chun, Vic Tran, Wang and Carly Wetzel continue getting better with each game. Up next: Sept. 29 at Long Reach
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Oakland Mills (0-1-2 county, 1-1-4 overall) Up next: Sept. 29 at Mt. Hebron; Hammond (0-1-2, 1-1-4) Up next: Sept. 29 at Howard.
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The Raiders stretched their winning streak to five in a row after defeating Hammond 2-0 on Sept. 25 and continued its dominating season. The win was their fourth multi-goal performance and their fifth shut out of the season. Up next: Sept. 29 at Centennial
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The Wildecats played a crazy game against Marriotts Ridge on Sept. 24. Kristen Edwards, the x-factor in the game, headed in two corners in the second half to help aid them over a very good Mustangs squad. The Wildecats are now on a three-game winning streak. Up next: Sept. 29 versus Glenelg
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The Eagles continue struggling against county opponents, as they lost 2-1 against River Hill on Sept. 24. Centennial is looking to bounce back this week and earn its first county victory of the season, and the talent is there to make a run this fall. Up next: Sept. 29 versus Atholton
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The Gators make the biggest jump this week after defeating Oakland Mills 2-0 on Sept. 24. Reservoir's offense is starting to match its defense, with players Madi Pepe, Kylie Toler, Blair Vant Hoff and Leah Simmons becoming more aggressive in the attack. Up next: Sept. 29 at Marriotts Ridge
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The Gladiators earned their second consecutive tie against a county opponent, with a 1-1 double-overtime finish against Long Reach on Sept. 24. Andrew Shearer's squad has played well thus far, but is still searching for their first county win of the season. Up next: Sept. 29 at Wilde Lake
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The Lions haven't gotten back on the field since the last power rankings, as they stay cemented at the number two spot. However, they are going to face back-to-back games against county opponents this week and are trying to boost their county-play winning percentage. Up next: Sept. 28 at Mt. Hebron
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The Vikings did not play this week, and are also looking to earn its first win of the season when they resume action on Sept. 28. They have fought resilantly this season, and despite battling through numerous injuries have played with every team they've faced so far. Up next: Sept. 28 versus Howard
The Mustangs took a hard loss against Wilde Lake. However, they played hard through 80 minutes and the game was closer than the 5-2 outcome. Marriotts Ridge has several winnable games coming in the next week, and remains one of the top teams. Up next: Sept. 29 versus Reservoir
ExpandEvery Tuesday of each week, Howard County Times girls soccer beat reporter Monica D’Ippolito ranks the Howard County teams based on their body of work this fall. You can tweet at her @MonicaDIppolito with comments or questions about the rankings.