Soccer Recap: Riverbend Academy Falls Short Against Ranked Eastland Christian

Riverbend Academy faced Eastland Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Warriors lost 8-2 to the Hurricanes. Riverbend Academy haven't had much luck with Eastland Christian recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.

Savannah Gatlin and Kinsley Hahn scored both of Riverbend Academy's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 18 goals.

Riverbend Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Eastland Christian, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Riverbend Academy will face off against The Rock at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Riverbend Academy's defense better be ready for this one: The Rock have averaged an impressive 4 goals per game this season. As for Eastland Christian, they will take on Redeemer Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eastland Christian's defense better be ready for this one: Redeemer Christian have averaged an impressive 3.2 goals per game this season.