Soccer Game Preview: Providence Academy vs. Esko + How To Watch

The Providence Academy Lions will face off against the Esko Eskomos on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Providence Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Albert Lea a 14-0 shutout. Providence Academy's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last three contests.

Meanwhile, Esko entered their tilt with St. Croix Prep on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 4-1 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Esko's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota soccer rankings (they are ranked 17th, while St. Croix Prep are ranked 91st).

Esko's victory bumped their record up to 11-1-1. As for Providence Academy, their win bumped their record up to 14-3-1.