Soccer Recap: Independence Academy Finds Playoff Glory Versus Stem Preparatory Academy

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Independence Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Stem Preparatory Academy Chargers, sneaking past 2-1. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Independence Academy were the better team in the second half.

Emanuel Carreno and Tristan Ramirez Moreno scored both of Independence Academy's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 32 goals.

Lions

Previous Games (Away)

05/15/25 @ Stem Preparatory Academy	2-1
05/13/25 @ Merrol Hyde Magnet	5-4
04/29/25 @ KIPP Global	5-2
04/17/25 @ Glencliff	4-2
04/15/25 @ Merrol Hyde Magnet	5-2
+ 4 more games

Independence Academy pushed their record up to 17-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. As for Stem Preparatory Academy, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-4-1.

Independence Academy wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, a 7-0 victory against White House-Heritage on the 17th. As for Stem Preparatory Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-2 win against Liberty Creek on the 17th.