Soccer Game Preview: Connally vs. Marlin

The Connally Cadets will take on the Marlin Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Connally's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for 11 straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.

Connally is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Hearne on Friday. Connally fell just short of Hearne by a score of 1-0.

Meanwhile, after soaring to four goals the game before, Marlin was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 5-1 to Robinson. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 769th, while the Rockets are ranked 360th).

Connally's loss dropped their record down to 2-8-1. As for Marlin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which lines up perfectly with their 1-7-1 record this season.

Connally suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Marlin in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Connally 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.