Soccer Game Preview: Vance Charter vs. Neuse Charter

The Vance Charter Knights will challenge the Neuse Charter Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Vance Charter's favor is that they have posted at least four goals in their last three matches.

Vance Charter is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand Jones Senior a 7-0 shutout. Considering Vance Charter have won 13 contests by more than two goals this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

They hit Jones Senior with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Anna Lloyd (3), Kinsley Wilcher (2), Londyn Downey, and Maci Satterwhite.

Meanwhile, Neuse Charter can bid farewell to their six-match losing streak thanks to their match on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Bear Grass Charter.

Neuse Charter's victory bumped their record up to 3-18. As for Vance Charter, their win bumped their record up to 14-5.

Vance Charter got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in March against Neuse Charter by a conclusive 7-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.