The Skyline and Saline soccer teams have played to draws this season during their SEC matchups on the pitch. But Thursday night’s game is going to have to have a winner as the two storied programs meet in a District final at Lincoln HS. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
Skyline and Saline played to a scoreless draw and a 1-1 tie during the regular season.
The Eagles began postseason play with a 3-0 win over Dexter in a District opener. Just 15 minutes into the first half, Skyline scored, but their elation was short-lived as the goal was waved off due to offsides. Luckily for the Eagles, Gabriella Marble was able to convert a few minutes later with a beautiful, long range shot. Aggressive play in the second half led to a few chances, but none found the back of the net until Brianna Ferguson scored with 4 minutes left to play. Casey Vigo added an insurance goal with under 2 minutes in the game.
The Eagles then defeated Belleville 5-0 in a District semifinal game on Tuesday to reach the finals.
Saline edged Pioneer 2-1 in the other semifinal game. Pioneer opened District play with a 2-1 win over Huron.
The winner of District 9 advances to the Woodhaven Regional and will face the winner of Woodhaven-Edsel Ford at 7 p.m. on June 6.
