Soccer Game Preview: Research Triangle vs. Franklin Academy + Official Tickets

Research Triangle is 0-10 against Franklin Academy since March of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The - will face off against the Patriots at 5:15 p.m. Research Triangle has given up an average of 4.2 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Research Triangle fell victim to Voyager Academy and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They lost 5-0 to the Vikings. While losing is never fun, Research Triangle can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 328th, while Voyager Academy are ranked 139th).

Meanwhile, Franklin Academy narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Enloe 3-2.

Research Triangle's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Franklin Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-0.

Research Triangle might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Franklin Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Can the - avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.