Soccer Game Preview: Lipscomb Academy vs. Pope John Paul II

For the first time this season, Lipscomb Academy will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Pope John Paul II Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lipscomb Academy's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for three straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.

Lipscomb Academy's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They beat Valor College Prep by a goal, winning 1-0.

Meanwhile, Pope John Paul II lost 5-1 to South-Doyle on Saturday. Pope John Paul II have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Pope John Paul II now has a losing record of 2-3-1. As for Lipscomb Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Lipscomb Academy suffered a grim 5-2 defeat to Pope John Paul II in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Lipscomb Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.