The McClatchy Lions will take on the Grant Pacers at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
McClatchy is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Kennedy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. Neither they nor the Cougars could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time the Lions have been dealt a draw since back in December of 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Grant, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They never let Cordova onto the board and left with a 4-0 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Pacers, who have now won four contests by three goals or more so far this season.
Grant pushed their record up to 8-1-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those five games. With that draw, McClatchy's record moves to 7-3-3.
McClatchy took their win against Grant in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 7-0. Will McClatchy repeat their success, or does Grant have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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