Soccer Game Preview: Verde Valley Heads Out

By Team Reports Sep 7, 2024, 3:22am

Soccer Preview: Verde Valley vs. Tri-City Christian Academy

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Verde Valley has played every game this season on their home pitch, but they'll have to hit the road on Tuesday. They will face off against the Tri-City Christian Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Tri-City Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Verde Valley, who comes in off a win.

Tri-City Christian Academy better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Verde Valley really get things going. Verde Valley was the clear victor by a 7-4 margin over Dream City Christian National on Tuesday. Chaveyo Viafora was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.

Meanwhile, Tri-City Christian Academy faced BASIS - Ahwatukee in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Tri-City Christian Academy came up short against BASIS - Ahwatukee, falling 8-0. The Warriors just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

Verde Valley now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Tri-City Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Verde Valley was able to grind out a solid victory over Tri-City Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, winning 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Verde Valley since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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