Soccer Preview: Homestead vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian
The Homestead Spartans are taking a road trip to face off against the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Homestead's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Monday, Homestead didn't have quite enough to beat Carroll and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 52nd, while the Chargers are ranked eighth).
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian hasn't lost a match since August 29th, a trend which continued in their latest game on Tuesday. They blew past Lakewood Park Christian 4-0. Considering the Braves have won five matches by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Homestead's loss dropped their record down to 5-4-4. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3-1 record this season.
Homestead took their win against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2017 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Homestead have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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