Soccer Game Preview: Fredericksburg Christian vs. Varsity Opponent

The Fredericksburg Christian Eagles will face off against Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fredericksburg Christian has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Varsity Opponent will arrive with four straight wins.

Fredericksburg Christian managed to slip by Trinity at Meadow View the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles lost 6-0 to the Tempest on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Varsity Opponent hadn't done well against EF Academy recently (they were 0-7-2 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Varsity Opponent had just enough and edged out EF Academy 4-3.

Fredericksburg Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Varsity Opponent, their victory bumped their record up to 61-159-17.

Fredericksburg Christian took their win against Varsity Opponent in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 5-1 score. In that matchup, the Eagles amassed a halftime lead of 3-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.