Soccer Game Preview: Goose Creek Memorial vs. Atascocita

Goose Creek Memorial hasn't had much luck against Atascocita recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Goose Creek Memorial Patriots will welcome the Atascocita Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Goose Creek Memorial is headed in fresh off scoring the most goals they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Humble on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, Atascocita waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Their defense stepped up to hand the Falcons an 8-0 shutout. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Falcons are ranked 635th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Goose Creek Memorial's win bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Atascocita, their victory bumped their record up to 16-5.

Goose Creek Memorial came up short against Atascocita in their previous meeting back in February, falling 2-0. Will Goose Creek Memorial have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.