The Oconee County Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Cherokee Bluff Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cherokee Bluff will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Oconee County extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Warriors' defense stepped up to hand Loganville a 3-0 shutout. Give Oconee County's defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Meanwhile, Cherokee Bluff entered their tilt with Peachtree Ridge on Tuesday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Lions. The final result isn't all the surprising considering Cherokee Bluff's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 96th, while Peachtree Ridge are ranked 299th).
Cherokee Bluff's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 46 goals over those five contests. As for Oconee County, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.
Oconee County was able to grind out a solid victory over Cherokee Bluff in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, winning 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors 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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