Soccer Game Preview: Veritas Christian Academy vs. Hickory Christian Academy

Veritas Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Hickory Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Warriors will welcome the Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Hickory Christian Academy better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Veritas Christian Academy's game on Thursday is any indication, that's when Veritas Christian Academy really gets things going. The Warriors put the hurt on Statesville Christian with a sharp 4-1 win. The result was nothing new for Veritas Christian Academy, who have now won four games by three goals or more so far this season.

Meanwhile, Hickory Christian Academy kept a clean sheet against Statesville Christian on Tuesday. They blew past the Lions 3-0.

Peyton McLelland and Amelia Herring scored all three of Hickory Christian Academy's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.

Veritas Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Hickory Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.

Veritas Christian Academy couldn't quite get it done against Hickory Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as they fell 4-2. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.