Soccer Game Preview: Westminster Christian on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 12:54am

Soccer Preview: Westminster Christian vs. Harvest Christian Academy

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Westminster Christian has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will host the Harvest Christian Academy Lions at 7:30 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Westminster Christian gave up the first goal last Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Westminster Christian who was credited with the victory. Westminster Christian got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Yorkville Christian's three. The Warriors' winning goal came courtesy of Heitor Bannwart.

Harvest Christian Academy is coming into the matchup fresh off a high-scoring shootout with Schaumburg Christian that saw the pair combine for 22 shots on goal. Harvest Christian Academy lost 8-0 to Schaumburg Christian last Tuesday.

Westminster Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. As for Harvest Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 3-3-1 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.

Westminster Christian took their win against Harvest Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. Will Westminster Christian repeat their success, or does Harvest Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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