The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Asheville School (Independent) Blues at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Westminster just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 7-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Asheville School (Independent), who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Blues who were credited with the victory on Thursday. Asheville School (Independent) got it done in the shootout by posting two goals to Asheville Christian Academy's zero. Nola Ellington had the honor of scoring the game-winner for Asheville School (Independent).
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Asheville School (Independent), the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-5.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee took their victory against Asheville School (Independent) in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 3-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles 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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