Soccer Preview: Bayside vs. Kempsville
Bayside is 0-6-1 against Kempsville since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bayside Marlins will look to defend their home pitch against the Kempsville Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Virginia (Bayside is ranked 124th, while Kempsville is ranked 111th).
Bayside is headed into Friday's following a draw, the team's first since March 14. Neither they nor Granby could gain the upper hand on Tuesday so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Meanwhile, after soaring to seven goals the game before, Kempsville was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They fell just short of Lafayette by a score of 2-1.
With that draw, Bayside's record moves to 3-4-2. As for Kempsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Bayside came up short against Kempsville in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 2-0. Will Bayside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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