Five days after losing a highly-anticipated GEL matchup against Dixon in Woodland, the Patriots had an opportunity on Wednesday to exact revenge versus its rival for the second straight year, with this time being on the road.
Tenured Patriots coach Linda Merrida wanted to challenge her team in non-league play this year with the most difficult 16-game schedule in program history.
Last season, the Patriots won their first GEL Championship since 2006 and will attempt to defend that crown beginning with a new season that starts Tuesday.
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