Florida High School Soccer - Jupiter Christian nudges Master's Academy
December 15, 2023: Jupiter, FL 33458 The Master's Academy Patriots soccer team (Vero Beach, FL), was nipped 3-2 in Friday's league outing with the host Jupiter Christian Eagles (Jupiter, FL)
With the win, Jupiter Christian moves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Lake Worth Christian (Boynton Beach, FL) to battle the Defenders in a non-league outing on Monday, January 8. The Defenders go into the outing with a record of 2-6. Lake Worth Christian lost 8-0 in their recent non-league outing against Jupiter Christian (Jupiter, FL)
In their next game, the Patriots battle the Sebastian River Sharks (Sebastian, FL) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, December 19. Master's Academy will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record.
Match Summary
Master's Academy (Vero) traveled to Jupiter Christian for a district matchup seeking retribution for a close loss in 2022. Master's Academy took the lead with a magnificent header from EllaMae Crooks (7') from a beautiful corner kick from Keira Smylie. The goal was EllaMae Crooks' first game of the season after a year long recovery from an ACL injury. Keira Smylie scored a goal of her own (27') to extend the lead. Thanks to two extremely questionable penalty kick calls within ten minutes (45', 55'), Jupiter was allowed back into the game. They scored in the 60th minute to take the lead and the win.
