Soccer Game Preview: Claiborne vs. Cumberland Gap

Claiborne is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Cumberland Gap a seven-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Claiborne Bulldogs will look to defend their home pitch against the Cumberland Gap Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Claiborne and Volunteer, and Volunteer kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs lost 9-0 to the Falcons on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Claiborne have lost by exactly nine goals.

Meanwhile, Cumberland Gap fell victim to Volunteer and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Falcons.

Cumberland Gap's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Claiborne, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.

Claiborne suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Cumberland Gap in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Bulldogs 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.