Soccer Game Preview: North Phoenix Preparatory Academy vs. Scottsdale Christian Academy

The North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators will square off against the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Fountain Hills as North Phoenix Preparatory Academy made off with a 4-0 win. Considering the Gladiators' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Scottsdale Christian Academy sidestepped Rancho Solano Prep for a 1-0 victory. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by just one goal.

The win made it two in a row for Scottsdale Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.