Soccer Game Preview: Father McGivney Catholic vs. Collinsville

Father McGivney Catholic is 0-3 against Collinsville since October of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Griffins will square off against the Kahoks at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Father McGivney Catholic will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one goal on Thursday, then bounced right back against Breese Central on Saturday. The Griffins were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Cougars. The result was nothing new for Father McGivney Catholic, who have now won eight contests by three goals or more so far this season.

Their offense was hitting Breese Central from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Will Rakers led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.

Meanwhile, Collinsville waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came within a single goal of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Maroons. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Father McGivney Catholic's record now sits at 16-4-1. As for Collinsville, their record is now 8-9-1.

Father McGivney Catholic might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Collinsville in their previous matchup back in October of 2021. Can the Griffins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.