Soccer Game Preview: Salem Baptist Christian vs. Hickory Christian Academy

Salem Baptist Christian is 0-5 against Hickory Christian Academy since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. Salem Baptist Christian will welcome Hickory Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Salem Baptist Christian has given up an average of 6 goals per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Salem Baptist Christian is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Burlington Christian Academy, falling 10-1. Things were pretty much settled by the half as Salem Baptist Christian were already down 6-0.

Their goal came courtesy of Lexie Carter, who's now up to three this season.

Meanwhile, Hickory Christian Academy waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Patriots. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Hickory Christian Academy were the better team in the second half.

Hickory Christian Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Salem Baptist Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.

Salem Baptist Christian might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Hickory Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Salem Baptist Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.