The Orange Glen Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Francis Parker Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Orange Glen nor Francis Parker posted many goals in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
For the first time since back in January, Orange Glen was forced to settle for a draw on Tuesday. Neither they nor La Jolla Country Day could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Meanwhile, Francis Parker's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 4-1 defeat at the hands of Bishop's.
Orange Glen's draw makes their record 6-9-4 on the season. As for Francis Parker, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11-1 record this season.
Orange Glen took their victory against Francis Parker in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 6-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orange Glen since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
