Soccer Game Preview: Highland Park vs. Ottawa

The Highland Park Scots will venture away from home to challenge the Ottawa Cyclones on Monday. Highland Park has given up an average of 4.9 goals per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Highland Park is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Sumner Academy, falling 9-1.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Ottawa's offense. They lost 8-0 to Louisburg on Thursday. Ottawa haven't had much luck with Louisburg recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Highland Park's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-1. As for Ottawa, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.

Highland Park took their win against Ottawa in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 4-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Scots since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.