Soccer Game Preview: Cape Fear Christian Academy vs. Crossroads Christian

Cape Fear Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Crossroads Christian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will head out to challenge the Colts at 5:15 p.m. Cape Fear Christian Academy has given up an average of 5.7 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cape Fear Christian Academy is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Bradford Academy, falling 5-1. While losing is never fun, Cape Fear Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 497th, while Bradford Academy are ranked 226th).

Meanwhile, it may have taken extra minutes to finish the job, but Crossroads Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Bradford Academy 6-5. Crossroads Christian haven't had any issues with Bradford Academy recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Crossroads Christian hit Bradford Academy with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Leanna Wimsatt (3), Elyssa Phillips (2), and Rebekah Himes.

Crossroads Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 23 goals over those three contests. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.

Cape Fear Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 6-1 defeat they got from Crossroads Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Eagles were down 3-0.