Soccer Game Preview: New Covenant vs. Timberlake Christian

The New Covenant Gryphons will face off against the Timberlake Christian Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

On Tuesday, New Covenant got the win against Miller School of Albemarle by a conclusive 6-1. It was an even better day for Ellie Jacobs as she scored three goals for her team.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Timberlake Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 4-1 margin over Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what Timberlake Christian needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

Timberlake Christian's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 17 goals over those four games. As for New Covenant, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.

New Covenant beat Timberlake Christian by a goal in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, winning 3-2. Will the Gryphons repeat their success, or do the Tornadoes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.