Soccer Game Preview: Manor New Tech vs. Giddings

Manor New Tech hasn't had much luck against Giddings recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Manor New Tech will be playing at home against the Giddings Buffaloes at 7:15 p.m. Giddings took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Manor New Tech, who comes in off a win.

Manor New Tech is headed in fresh off scoring the most goals they have all season. They came out on top against Caldwell by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded Manor New Tech with their most commanding win of the season.

Meanwhile, Giddings' game on Thursday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of Taylor by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty five goals in the game before, the Buffaloes couldn't push the score so high this time.

Manor New Tech pushed their record up to 4-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matchups. As for Giddings, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-4.

Manor New Tech might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Giddings when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Manor New Tech avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.