Soccer Game Preview: Mount Michael Benedictine vs. Ralston

The Mount Michael Benedictine Knights will head out to take on the Ralston Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ralston took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Mount Michael Benedictine, who comes in off a win.

Mount Michael Benedictine is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nebraska's top teams: Gretna, who was ranked 23rd at the time (Mount Michael Benedictine was ranked 21st). The Knights narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Dragons 2-1. That's two games straight that Mount Michael Benedictine have won by just one goal.

Meanwhile, Ralston lost 6-2 to Roncalli Catholic on Saturday. Ralston were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 5-0.

The win was the third in a row for Mount Michael Benedictine, bringing their record up to 6-3. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored eight goals over those three games. As for Ralston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Everything went Mount Michael Benedictine's way against Ralston when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Mount Michael Benedictine made off with a 4-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.