The Elder Panthers will challenge the Dixie Heights Colonels at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Elder's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Wednesday, Elder didn't have quite enough to beat St. Xavier and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Bombers are ranked 46th).
Meanwhile, Dixie Heights unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against Covington Catholic, falling 5-0.
Elder's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2-3. As for Dixie Heights, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
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