Independence Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Merrol Hyde Magnet, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Lions blew past the Hawks 5-2 on Tuesday. The final result isn't all the surprising considering Independence Academy's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee soccer rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Merrol Hyde Magnet are ranked 133rd).
Independence Academy hit Merrol Hyde Magnet with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Carlos De La Cruz Ruiz (2), Tristan Ramirez Moreno (2), and Hugo Alamos-Castor.
Lions
| 04/15/25 @ Merrol Hyde Magnet | 5-2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Lead Southeast | 3-1 |
| 04/09/25 @ LEAD Academy | 3-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Stem Preparatory Academy | 3-2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Christ Presbyterian Academy | 3-1 |
The win was the fifth in a row for Independence Academy, bringing their record up to 8-1. As for Merrol Hyde Magnet, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-4-1.
Coming up, Independence Academy will head out to take on Glencliff at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Merrol Hyde Magnet, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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