Soccer Game Preview: Lecanto vs. Springstead

Lecanto is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Thursday. They will take on the Springstead Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Lecanto was handed a three-goal defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Crystal River a 1-0 shutout. Lecanto wouldn't have won without Brandon Leon, who scored the game-winner.

Meanwhile, Springstead's contest on Tuesday was close up to the half, but then they kicked things up a notch. They put the hurt on The Villages Charter with a sharp 4-0 win. The result was nothing new for Springstead, who have now won three matchups by four goals or more so far this season.

Springstead's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Lecanto, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Lecanto might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Springstead in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.