McClain was the 3-2 winner over Eastern when they last played one another on October 4, 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers took a 4-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors on Monday. While losing is never fun, McClain can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 330th, while Eastern are ranked 121st).
McClain has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's left a mark on their 9-7 record this season. As for Eastern, they have been performing incredibly well recently, winning 10 of their last 12 matches. That run has powered them to a 10-0-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McClain will venture away from home to take on Circleville at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Eastern, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Bethel-Tate at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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