Soccer Game Preview: Marquette Catholic vs. Althoff Catholic

Marquette Catholic hasn't had much luck against Althoff Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Explorers will host the Crusaders at 4:30 p.m.

Monday just wasn't the day for Marquette Catholic's offense. They fell just short of Father McGivney Catholic by a score of 1-0 on Monday. While losing is never fun, Marquette Catholic can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 118th, while Father McGivney Catholic are ranked 35th).

Meanwhile, Althoff Catholic waltzed into their matchup on Monday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. Their defense stepped up to hand the Lancers a 4-0 shutout. Considering Althoff Catholic have won 11 matches by more than two goals this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Marquette Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Althoff Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 14-2-1.

Marquette Catholic couldn't quite get it done against Althoff Catholic in their previous meeting two weeks ago as they fell 4-2. Will the Explorers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.