Soccer Preview: Virginia Academy vs. Fredericksburg Christian
The Virginia Academy Patriots 's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Virginia Academy came up short against DC International and fell 3-1. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 40th in Virginia, while the Dragons are ranked first in District of Columbia).
Meanwhile, Fredericksburg Christian came into Tuesday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Fork Union Military Academy on Tuesday as Fredericksburg Christian made off with a 5-1 victory. Ethan Ognek was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.
Virginia Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8-3 record this season. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-11.
Virginia Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Fredericksburg Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2022, sneaking past 3-2. Does Virginia Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fredericksburg Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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