Soccer Game Preview: Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon vs. Meridian/Sangamon Valley/Central A&M

The Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights will challenge the Meridian/Sangamon Valley/Central A&M Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.5 goals per game this season.

Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one goal on Monday, then bounced right back against Mt. Pulaski on Thursday. The Knights put the hurt on the Hilltoppers with a sharp 7-1 victory. It was an even better day for Karson Carter as he scored four goals for his team.

Despite a strong season so far, Meridian/Sangamon Valley/Central A&M has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Arthur-Okaw Christian.

Meridian/Sangamon Valley/Central A&M's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5-2. As for Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.

Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon suffered a grim 6-3 defeat to Meridian/Sangamon Valley/Central A&M in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.