Soccer Game Preview: John Battle vs. Gate City

John Battle is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Gate City is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Trojans will host the Blue Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

John Battle's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Ridgeview with a sharp 7-0 win. That seven goal margin sets a new team best for John Battle this season.

Meanwhile, after failing to score in their last game, Gate City made sure to put some goals up on the board against Richlands on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 7-0 margin over the Blue Tornado. Madison Tipton was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself.

Gate City is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those six matchups. As for John Battle, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.