Preview: South Walton vs. Academy of the Holy Names
The South Walton Seahawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Academy of the Holy Names Jaguars at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Walton will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
South Walton had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 4-2 win over Stanton on Wednesday. Maiya Bowers was a massive factor in the win, as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Meanwhile, Academy of the Holy Names has not lost a match since January 4th, a trend which continued in their latest game on Wednesday. Neither they nor McKeel Academy could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time Academy of the Holy Names has been dealt a draw since back in January.
South Walton's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-1. Academy of the Holy Names' draw makes their record 11-4-2 this season.
South Walton came out on top in a nail-biter against Academy of the Holy Names in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, sneaking past 2-1. Will South Walton repeat their success, or does Academy of the Holy Names have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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