The Academy for Classical Education Gryphons will head out to face off against the Bleckley County Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Academy for Classical Education fell victim to West Laurens and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Raiders. While losing is never fun, Academy for Classical Education can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 201st, while West Laurens are ranked 42nd).
Meanwhile, while the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Fitzgerald who was credited with the victory on Monday. The Purple Hurricane got it done in the shootout by posting two goals to Bleckley County's one.
Bleckley County suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 4-4. As for Academy for Classical Education, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Academy for Classical Education got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 against Bleckley County by a conclusive 8-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Gryphons since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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