Leadership had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They won by a goal and slipped past Life Academy 2-1. Given Leadership's advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 319th, while Life Academy is ranked 1036th), the result on Tuesday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leadership has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which somehow isn't as good as their 11-3-1 record this season. As for Life Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5-1.
Leadership will take on Leadership Public Schools Richmond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Leadership's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Life Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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