Soccer Recap: Asheville Christian Academy Comes Up Short

The matchup between Asheville Christian Academy and Gaston Christian on Friday hardly resembled the 2-0 effort from their previous meeting. While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was the Eagles who were credited with the win. The Gaston Christian Eagles got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Asheville Christian Academy Lions' four. Asheville Christian Academy were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gaston Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.

Having lost for the first time this season, Asheville Christian Academy fell to 2-1-1. As for Gaston Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Coming up, Asheville Christian Academy will welcome Bob Jones Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gaston Christian, they are taking a road trip to face off against Concord Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Gaston Christian's defense better be ready for this one: Concord Academy has averaged an impressive 3.5 goals per game this season.