Soccer Game Preview: Marian vs. Kearney

The Marian Crusaders will take on the Kearney Bearcats at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Marian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand Lincoln Southeast a 5-0 shutout. Marian's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last seven contests.

They hit Lincoln Southeast with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Mya Sennett (2), Cleo Washington, Skylar Farley, and Julia Kubat.

Meanwhile, Kearney faced Millard South in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Bearcats blew past the Patriots 5-0. The victory was nothing new for Kearney as they're now sitting on four straight.

Marian's win bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Kearney, their victory bumped their record up to 17-2.