Soccer Game Preview: Aiken vs. Gilbert

The Aiken Fighting Green Hornets will head out to face off against the Gilbert Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Aiken, who comes in off a win.

Aiken had to skate by with only a one-goal margin when they last took the pitch, which might have inspired the five-goal drubbing they dealt Airport on Monday. Aiken's defense stepped up to hand Airport a 5-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Fighting Green Hornets in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won eight in a row.

Aiken hit Airport with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Scott Campbell (2), Joaquin Beltran (2), and Ethan Sparks.

Meanwhile, Gilbert lost 6-1 to North Augusta on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Indians in their meetings with the Yellow Jackets: they've now lost three in a row.

Gilbert now has a losing record of 2-3-2. As for Aiken, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.