Soccer Recap: The King's Academy Comes Up Short

The King's Academy and Fulton Science Academy pushed the score to 6-2 the last time they played Fulton Science Academy, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Mustangs who were credited with the win. The Fulton Science Academy Mustangs got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to The King's Academy Knights' four. The King's Academy have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.

The King's Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5-1. As for Fulton Science Academy, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2.

Looking ahead, The King's Academy will challenge Cristo Rey Atlanta at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The King's Academy's defense better be ready for this one: Cristo Rey Atlanta has averaged an impressive 2.8 goals per game this season. As for Fulton Science Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next match, a 1-0 win against Atlanta Jewish Academy on the 30th.