Minerva lost against Hiland back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Lions came up short against the Hawks, falling 8-0. While losing is never fun, Minerva can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 506th, while Hiland are ranked 93rd).
Minerva has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's still a better percentage than their 2-10-3 record this season. As for Hiland, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minerva will welcome Canton Central Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Minerva's defense better be ready for this one: Canton Central Catholic have averaged an impressive 2.6 goals per game this season. As for Hiland, they will look to defend their home pitch on Saturday against Tri-Valley at 6:15 p.m.
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