Soccer Preview: University Christian vs. Christian Family Academy
The University Christian Barracudas will head out on the road to challenge the Christian Family Academy Fire at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. University Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was Statesville Christian who was credited with the victory on Tuesday. Statesville Christian got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to University Christian's two. Even if the Barracudas couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.
University Christian is facing Christian Family Academy at the wrong time: Christian Family Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. It was the first time this season that the Fire let down their fans at home.
University Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Christian Family Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2-1 record.
Everything went University Christian's way against Christian Family Academy in their previous matchup back in August, as University Christian made off with a 4-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for University Christian 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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