John Paul II Catholic is 0-4 against Cape Fear Academy since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Saints will welcome the Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Cape Fear Academy will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: John Paul II Catholic extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Saints who were credited with the win. John Paul II Catholic got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Arendell Parrott Academy's three. Emma Claire Smith had the honor of scoring the game-winner for John Paul II Catholic.
Cape Fear Academy is headed into Thursday's matchup hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight defeats. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Coastal Christian. Cape Fear Academy fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Coastal Christian since on Tuesday.
Cape Fear Academy's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 9-1 and their overall record down to 13-3-1. As for John Paul II Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
John Paul II Catholic might still be hurting after the 5-0 defeat they got from Cape Fear Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Saints 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.
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