The Catholic Crusaders will take on the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Catholic's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for four straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.
Catholic took a four-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Hampton Roads Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders' defense stepped up to hand the Navigators a 1-0 shutout last Thursday. Catholic's winning goal came courtesy of Kate Marchesi.
Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hampton Roads Academy.
Catholic's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-3-1. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9-1.
Catholic was able to grind out a solid win over Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, winning 2-0. Do the Crusaders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Saints turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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