Soccer Game Preview: Cornerstone vs. Holy Spirit Catholic

The Cornerstone Eagles will challenge the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Cornerstone fell victim to Tuscaloosa Academy and their airtight defense on Friday. They came up short against the Knights, falling 10-0. While losing is never fun, Cornerstone can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama soccer rankings (they are ranked 225th, while Tuscaloosa Academy are ranked 87th).

Meanwhile, after soaring to six goals the game before, Holy Spirit Catholic was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They lost 9-0 to Altamont.

Cornerstone's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Holy Spirit Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.

Cornerstone suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Holy Spirit Catholic when the teams last played back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.