Soccer Game Preview: Norton Science & Language Academy vs. Cornerstone Christian

Norton Science & Language Academy is 0-3 against Cornerstone Christian since December of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets will look to defend their home pitch against the Cornerstone Christian Crusaders at 3:15 p.m.

Norton Science & Language Academy is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Loma Linda Academy on Tuesday. Norton Science & Language Academy fell 2-0 to Loma Linda Academy. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Cornerstone Christian entered their tilt with San Jacinto Valley Academy on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Their defense stepped up to hand Wolves a 4-0 shutout. Considering the Crusaders have won five games by more than three goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Sonoma Miller and Aleena Gutierrez scored all four of Cornerstone Christian's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 30 goals.

Cornerstone Christian pushed their record up to 6-2-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those four contests. As for Norton Science & Language Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5-1.

Norton Science & Language Academy suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Cornerstone Christian in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Norton Science & Language Academy 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.