Soccer Game Preview: Neuse Christian Academy vs. Thales Academy Apex

Neuse Christian Academy is 1-7 against Thales Academy Apex since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Neuse Christian Academy will host Thales Academy Apex at 5:45 p.m. Neuse Christian Academy has given up an average of 4.9 goals per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Neuse Christian Academy is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against St. Thomas More Academy, falling 7-1. While losing is never fun, Neuse Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 427th, while St. Thomas More Academy are ranked 168th).

Meanwhile, Thales Academy Apex fought the good fight in their overtime contest against GRACE Christian on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 1-0. It was the first time this season that Thales Academy Apex let down their fans at home.

Thales Academy Apex's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.

Neuse Christian Academy suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Thales Academy Apex in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Neuse Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.