Soccer Game Preview: Calvin Christian vs. Maranatha Christian

The Calvin Christian Crusaders will take on the Maranatha Christian Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Calvin Christian came up short against Del Lago Academy on Friday, falling 4-1. The Crusaders have struggled against the Firebirds recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Calvin Christian's goal came courtesy of Blake Elders, who's now up to four this season.

Meanwhile, Maranatha Christian entered their tilt with Ramona back in December of 2024 with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They never let the Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 1-0 win. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by just one goal.

Calvin Christian's loss dropped their record down to 4-2-3. As for Maranatha Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1-1.

Calvin Christian took their win against Maranatha Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2021 by a conclusive 4-0. Does Calvin Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Maranatha Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.