Soccer Game Preview: Lassiter vs. Wheeler

The Lassiter Trojans are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Wheeler Wildcats at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Lassiter, who comes in off a win.

Lassiter is headed out to face Wheeler after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Lassiter sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over North Cobb on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.

Wheeler kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against Johns Creek, falling 5-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Gladiators: they've now lost five in a row.

Lassiter beat Wheeler by a goal in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, winning 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lassiter since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.