Soccer Game Preview: Crystal River vs. Lake Weir + Official Tickets

For the first time this season, Crystal River will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Lake Weir Hurricanes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crystal River will be strutting in after a win while Lake Weir will be coming in after a loss.

Crystal River is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Monday. They blew past South Sumter 5-1. Madden Verlato was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.

Meanwhile, Lake Weir fell victim to Mount Dora and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They came up short against Mount Dora, falling 3-0.

Crystal River suffered a grim 4-0 defeat to Lake Weir in their previous meeting back in January. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.