Soccer Preview: Hazleton Area vs. Pittston
Hazleton Area is on an eight-game streak of home losses, Pittston a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The Hazleton Area Cougars will welcome the Pittston Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hazleton Area came up short against Wyoming Valley West on Monday, falling 7-1. Things were pretty much settled by the half as the Cougars were already down 5-1.
Meanwhile, Pittston lost 4-1 to Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 418th, while the Wolfpack are ranked 121st).
Hazleton Area's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Pittston, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Hazleton Area came up short against Pittston in their previous matchup back in September, falling 5-3. Will Hazleton Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.
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