Soccer Game Preview: Excelsior Classical Academy vs. River Mill

The Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions will venture away from home to challenge the River Mill Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Excelsior Classical Academy barely beat Northern Durham the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Flying Lions were the clear victors by a 4-1 margin over the Knights on Friday. Considering Excelsior Classical Academy have won eight matchups by more than two goals this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Meanwhile, River Mill came into Thursday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Chatham Charter with a sharp 6-3 win on Thursday. Colton Risen was a massive factor in the win as he booted in four goals all by himself.

Excelsior Classical Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-0. As for River Mill, their win bumped their record up to 3-9.

Everything went Excelsior Classical Academy's way against River Mill in their previous meeting back in August, as Excelsior Classical Academy made off with a 9-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Flying Lions since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.