Soccer Preview: Orcas Island vs. Friday Harbor
Orcas Island has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Friday Harbor Wolverines at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Orcas Island's favor is that they have posted at least four goals in their last four games.
Orcas Island is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Washington's top teams: Mount Vernon Christian, who was ranked fourth in their home state at the time (Orcas Island was ranked third). Orcas Island put the hurt on Mount Vernon Christian with a sharp 4-1 victory on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won seven matchups by three goals or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Friday Harbor entered their contest against Lopez on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Friday Harbor lost 7-1 to Lopez. The Wolverines have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Orcas Island's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Friday Harbor, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Orcas Island took their victory against Friday Harbor in their previous matchup last Friday by a conclusive 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orcas Island since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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