The Marco Island Academy Rays will kick their season off against the First Baptist Academy Lions on Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Academy is headed into their game with Marco Island Academy looking for a result a bit more satisfying than what they got in their season opener against Lely on Monday. Neither First Baptist Academy nor Lely could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The outcome might've been different if Megan Lepore hadn't been hit with a yellow card, which no doubt limited her ability to make aggressive plays down the stretch.
With that draw, First Baptist Academy's record moves to 0-0-1. As for Marco Island Academy, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they finished on the wrong side of .500 (5-6-2), but they'll be hoping to turn things around this year.
Marco Island Academy came up short against First Baptist Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 2-0. Will Marco Island Academy 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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