Soccer Game Preview: Lucerne Valley vs. Academy of Careers & Exploration

Lucerne Valley is 0-10 against Academy of Careers & Exploration since January of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Lucerne Valley Mustangs will face off against the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle at 5:00 p.m. Lucerne Valley will be strutting in after a victory while Academy of Careers & Exploration will be coming in after a loss.

Lucerne Valley took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Summit Leadership Academy a 3-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, after soaring to five goals the game before, Academy of Careers & Exploration was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They came up short against Big Bear, falling 6-1. The Eagle were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 3-0.

Academy of Careers & Exploration's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Lucerne Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.

Lucerne Valley suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Academy of Careers & Exploration in their previous matchup on January 15th. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Lucerne Valley was down 4-0.