The Delta Panthers will head out to challenge the Lake Flyers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Delta has given up an average of 3.8 goals per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Delta is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to five goals on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Maumee Valley Country Day on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Hawks. While losing is never fun, Delta can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 319th, while Maumee Valley Country Day are ranked 62nd).
Meanwhile, Lake got the win against Oak Harbor on Wednesday by a conclusive 4-1. Considering Lake have won seven matchups by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lake's win bumped their record up to 8-3-1. As for Delta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Delta was able to grind out a solid victory over Lake in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, winning 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers 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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