Soccer Game Preview: Charleston Math & Science vs. Palmetto Scholars Academy

Charleston Math & Science hasn't had much luck against Palmetto Scholars Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Riptide will head out to challenge the Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

While Charleston Math & Science's win against Baptist Hill wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Riptide's defense stepped up to hand the Bobcats a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Charleston Math & Science were the better team in the second half.

Meanwhile, Palmetto Scholars Academy waltzed into their game last Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Eagles. Considering Palmetto Scholars Academy have won nine contests by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

They hit Military Magnet Academy with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Logan Queen (3), Owen Frye (2), and Gavin Brown.

Charleston Math & Science pushed their record up to 11-4-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those five matches. As for Palmetto Scholars Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5.