Soccer Preview: Memphis Business Academy vs. Memphis Rise Academy
The Memphis Business Academy Execs are on the road again on Thursday to play Memphis Rise Academy at 5:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Memphis Business Academy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Lakeland Preparatory just ended the team's seven-game winning streak last Monday. They lost 9-0 to the Lions. The loss put an end to the Execs' undefeated start to the season.
Meanwhile, Memphis Rise Academy fell victim to Crosstown and their airtight defense on September 9th. They came up short against the Explorers, falling 7-0. The loss continues a trend for Memphis Rise Academy in their matchups with Crosstown: they've now lost four in a row.
Memphis Business Academy's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-1. As for Memphis Rise Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Memphis Business Academy took their win against Memphis Rise Academy in their previous matchup back in August of 2019 by a conclusive 7-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Memphis Business Academy since the squad 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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