Soccer Preview: First Baptist Academy vs. Marco Island Academy
The First Baptist Academy Lions will head out to face off against the Marco Island Academy Rays at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
First Baptist Academy is headed into their game with Marco Island Academy looking for a result a bit more satisfying than what they got in their season opener against Lely on Monday. Neither First Baptist Academy nor Lely could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The outcome might've been different if Megan Lepore hadn't been hit with a yellow card, which no doubt limited her ability to make aggressive plays down the stretch.
With that draw, First Baptist Academy's record moves to 0-0-1. As for Marco Island Academy, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they finished on the wrong side of .500 (5-6-2), but they'll be hoping to turn things around this year.
First Baptist Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Marco Island Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2023, winning 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for First Baptist Academy since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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