Soccer Game Preview: Olivet Hits the Road

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 5:41am

Soccer Preview: Olivet vs. Portland



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Olivet is 0-3 against Portland since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Olivet Eagles are taking a road trip to face off against the Portland Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty goal totals in their previous games.

Last Friday, Olivet beat Maple Valley 6-4.

Meanwhile, Portland hasn't done well against Fowlerville recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Everything went Portland's way against Fowlerville as Portland made off with a 7-2 win. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by three goals or more this season.

They hit Fowlerville with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Sawyer Dakin (3), Ben Stirton (2), and Connor Rensberry.

Olivet's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Portland, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

Olivet came up short against Portland in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 2-0. Can Olivet avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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