Soccer Game Preview: Encina vs. Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Encina has gone a perfect 4-0 against Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will challenge the Fire Wolves at 4:30 p.m. Encina will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Encina's game on Tuesday is any indication, that's when Encina really gets things going. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 5-1 margin over John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin. Encina might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by three goals or more this season.

They hit John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from John Castaneda (2), Modaser Ayoubi, Alan San Gabriel, and Alvin Vera Cerna.

Meanwhile, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning came up short against John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin last Tuesday, falling 9-2. The loss continues a trend for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning in their meetings with John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin: they've now lost three in a row.

Encina's victory bumped their record up to 7-2-1. As for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.

Encina took their win against Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 4-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.