Soccer Game Preview: Cherokee vs. Grainger

Cherokee hasn't had much luck against Grainger recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Chiefs will take on the Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

On Thursday, Cherokee didn't have quite enough to beat Cumberland Gap and fell 2-1.

Meanwhile, Grainger lost 5-1 to Morristown-Hamblen West on Monday. Grainger have struggled against Morristown-Hamblen West recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Grainger, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.

Cherokee got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Grainger by a conclusive 5-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chiefs since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.