Soccer Game Preview: Woodruff vs. Hillcrest

Woodruff is 0-3 against Hillcrest since February of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. Woodruff will host Hillcrest at 7:15 p.m. Woodruff has given up an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Woodruff lost 6-3 to Greer Middle College on Tuesday. Woodruff were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 4-1.

Nallely Perez and Peyton Cox scored all three of Woodruff's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 12 goals.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hillcrest, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. Their defense stepped up to hand Easley a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. While Hillcrest didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Hillcrest pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those four contests. As for Woodruff, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-5.

Woodruff might still be hurting after the 5-0 defeat they got from Hillcrest in their previous meeting on March 1st. Will Woodruff have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.