Soccer Game Preview: Tyner Academy vs. Brainerd

Tyner Academy is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Thursday. They are taking a road trip to take on the Brainerd Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Tyner Academy is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.

On Tuesday, Tyner Academy came up short against Red Bank and fell 4-2.

Meanwhile, Brainerd got the win against Tellico Plains on Tuesday by a conclusive 5-1. It was an even better day for Moises Garcia as he scored three goals for his team.

The win made it two in a row for Brainerd and bumps their season record up to 2-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those two matches. As for Tyner Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Tyner Academy beat Brainerd 3-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will Tyner Academy repeat their success, or does Brainerd have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.