Soccer Game Preview: Southwest EC vs. Gila Ridge

Southwest EC hasn't had much luck against Gila Ridge recently, but that could start to change on Friday. It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Southwest EC challenge the Gila Ridge at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Southwest EC's offense. They fell 2-0 to Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Gila Ridge's game on Tuesday was all tied up 0-0 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They never let Brawley onto the board and left with a 2-0 win. That's two games straight that the Hawks have won by exactly two goals.

The victory made it two in a row for Gila Ridge and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Southwest EC, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-1.

Southwest EC came up short against Gila Ridge in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 4-2. Can Southwest EC avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.