Preview: Academic Magnet vs. Berkeley
Academic Magnet is 5-0 against Berkeley since February of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Academic Magnet Raptors will look to defend their home pitch against the Berkeley Stags at 7:00 p.m. Academic Magnet's last six matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Academic Magnet faced Oceanside Collegiate Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Oceanside Collegiate Academy who was credited with the win. Academic Magnet has not had much luck with Oceanside Collegiate Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Berkeley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 4-0 walloping at the hands of Hanahan.
Academic Magnet's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2-1. As for Berkeley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Academic Magnet beat Berkeley 2-0 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Does Academic Magnet have another victory up their sleeve, or will Berkeley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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