Soccer Game Preview: Johnstown-Monroe vs. Highland

The Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies will take on the Highland Fighting Scots at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Johnstown-Monroe fell victim to Zanesville and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Devils. Johnstown-Monroe have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.

Meanwhile, Highland didn't have quite enough to beat Northridge on Saturday and fell 3-2. One reason for the loss might be Highland's aggressive play style: Coleman Chamberlain and Atticus Wilson were both handed yellow cards.

Christian Mason and Wilson scored both of Highland's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 16 goals.

Johnstown-Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7-1. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.