Soccer Preview: Hilton Head Island vs. Kennesaw Mountain
The Hilton Head Island Seahawks will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Hilton Head Island's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Hilton Head Island's game on Tuesday was all tied up 0-0 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was May River who was credited with the victory. May River got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Hilton Head Island's four. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hilton Head Island in their matchups with May River: they've now lost three in a row.
Kennesaw Mountain scored the most goals they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Cherokee with a sharp 6-2 win. Given Kennesaw Mountain's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 134th, while Cherokee is ranked 304th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hilton Head Island's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-6. As for Kennesaw Mountain, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7-1.
Hilton Head Island suffered a grim 5-0 defeat to Kennesaw Mountain in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Hilton Head Island avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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