Soccer Game Preview: Banning vs. Desert Mirage

Banning hasn't had much luck against Desert Mirage recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Banning Broncos will host the Desert Mirage RAMS at 5:30 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Banning is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 5-0 to Desert Hot Springs.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Desert Mirage's offense. They fell 2-0 to San Jacinto Leadership Academy back in December of 2024.

Banning's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10-2. As for Desert Mirage, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7-1.

Banning came up short against Desert Mirage in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 2-0. Will Banning have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.