Soccer Game Preview: Neuse Christian Academy vs. Thales Academy Rolesville

Neuse Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Thales Academy Rolesville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Lions will square off against the Knights at 5:15 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.

Neuse Christian Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to Thales Academy Apex. While losing is never fun, Neuse Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 468th, while Thales Academy Apex are ranked 185th).

Meanwhile, Thales Academy Rolesville waltzed into their match last Tuesday with 12 straight wins... but they left with 13. They came within a single goal of losing the streak, but they secured a 1-0 W against the Chancellors. Julianna Contreras had the honor of scoring the game-winner for Thales Academy Rolesville.

Thales Academy Rolesville pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 34 goals over those nine games. As for Neuse Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.

Neuse Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Thales Academy Rolesville in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.