Soccer Game Preview: Encina vs. Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning

Encina has gone a perfect 3-0 against Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to challenge the Fire Wolves at 5:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Encina is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of California's top teams: John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, who was ranked first at the time (Encina was ranked 17th). The Bulldogs came up short against the Patriots on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The loss continues a trend for Encina in their meetings with John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 7-1 to Forest Lake Christian. Things were pretty much settled by the half as Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning were already down 5-1.

Encina's loss dropped their record down to 8-8-1. As for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.

Everything went Encina's way against Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning in their previous matchup back in March, as Encina made off with a 5-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.