Soccer Game Preview: SouthLake Christian Academy vs. Bradford Prep

The SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles will face off against the Bradford Prep Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. SouthLake Christian Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 14 games.

SouthLake Christian Academy's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Gaston Day 4-0. SouthLake Christian Academy's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last 12 games.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Bradford Prep's offense. They came up short against Mountain Island Charter on Wednesday, falling 5-0. While losing is never fun, Bradford Prep can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 256th, while Mountain Island Charter are ranked 72nd).

SouthLake Christian Academy pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those six contests. As for Bradford Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8-2 record this season.

SouthLake Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 5-2 loss they got from Bradford Prep in their previous matchup back in March of 2020. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.