Soccer Preview: Portage vs. Michigan City
Portage is 7-2 against Michigan City since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Portage Indians will square off against the Michigan City Wolves at 5:00 p.m. Portage is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
Last Monday, Portage came up short against Illiana Christian and fell 3-1. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 229th, while the Vikings are ranked 31st).
Meanwhile, Michigan City came into Tuesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a goal and slipped past Westville 1-0. Wolves' winning goal came courtesy of Demond Cash.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Michigan City, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Portage took their win against Michigan City in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 9-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Portage since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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