Soccer Game Preview: Batesburg-Leesville vs. Saluda

Batesburg-Leesville hasn't had much luck against Saluda recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Batesburg-Leesville challenge Saluda at 7:00 p.m.

While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Pelion who was credited with the victory on Thursday.

Saluda will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one goal on Monday, then bounced right back against Strom Thurmond on Friday. Saluda walked away with a 6-4 win over Strom Thurmond. The score was all tied up 2-2 at the break, but Saluda were the better team in the second half.

Saluda has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 18 goals over those four contests. Batesburg-Leesville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Batesburg-Leesville beat Saluda by a goal in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 3-2. Does Batesburg-Leesville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Saluda turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.