Soccer Recap: John Paul II Catholic Comes Up Short

After soaring to five goals the game before, John Paul II Catholic was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes who were credited with the win. The Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the John Paul II Catholic Saints' one. John Paul II Catholic were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Cape Fear Academy earlier this season, when they won 2-1.

John Paul II Catholic's goal came courtesy of Sebastian Aranda, who's now up to 29 this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, John Paul II Catholic fell to 17-1-1. As for Cape Fear Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5-1 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. John Paul II Catholic will challenge Coastal Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cape Fear Academy, they will take on Davidson Day at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.