Soccer Preview: Homestead vs. Mishawaka Marian
The Homestead Spartans will head out to take on the Mishawaka Marian Knights at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Homestead is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 5 goals per game this season.
If Mishawaka Marian heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Homestead took over last week. Homestead came out on top against Lawrence North by a score of 4-2 on Saturday. Madison Balf had the honor of scoring the game-winner for the Spartans.
Meanwhile, Mishawaka Marian entered their matchup against South Bend St. Joseph on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was South Bend St. Joseph who was credited with the victory. South Bend St. Joseph got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Mishawaka Marian's two.
The win made it two in a row for Homestead and bumps their season record up to 4-2-1. As for Mishawaka Marian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2-2.
Homestead beat Mishawaka Marian by a goal in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Homestead since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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