Soccer Game Preview: Hilliard Darby vs. Marysville

The Hilliard Darby Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the Marysville Monarchs at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

Hilliard Darby is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Olentangy Liberty on Thursday. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the Patriots.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Marysville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Whetstone on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for Marysville as it put an end to their four-match losing streak.

Marysville's victory bumped their record up to 3-8-4. As for Hilliard Darby, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6-2 record this season.

Hilliard Darby couldn't quite get it done against Marysville in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.