Soccer Game Preview: American Leadership Academy vs. Payson

The American Leadership Academy Eagles will challenge the Payson Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Thursday. American Leadership Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over American Prep WV. The win continues a trend for American Leadership Academy in their matchups with American Prep WV: they've now won four in a row.

Esteban Altema and Joseph Perez scored both of American Leadership Academy's goals, bringing their combined season tally to three goals.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Payson, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand West Jordan a 2-0 shutout on Thursday.

American Leadership Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Payson, the win got them back to even at 1-1.