Soccer Game Preview: Oakton vs. Centreville

For the first time this season, Oakton will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against the Centreville Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Oakton took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 5-1 margin over Mount Vernon. That looming 5-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Oakton yet this season.

Meanwhile, Centreville kept a clean sheet against George C. Marshall last Thursday. They came out on top against the Statesmen by a score of 2-0.

Centreville's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Oakton, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 3-4.

Oakton came out on top in a nail-biter against Centreville in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-1. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.