Soccer Game Preview: Moriarty vs. Taos

Moriarty hasn't had much luck against Taos recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pintos will look to defend their home pitch against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Moriarty will be strutting in after a victory while Taos will be coming in after a loss.

Moriarty's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 5-0 margin over Pojoaque Valley. Moriarty have beaten Pojoaque Valley the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Pojoaque Valley has come to flipping the script.

Meanwhile, Taos entered their match against Los Alamos on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers lost 5-0 to the Hilltoppers. Having soared to a lofty six goals in the game before, Taos' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Moriarty's win bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Taos, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-2.

Moriarty might still be hurting after the 5-0 loss they got from Taos in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will the Pintos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.