Durham Academy proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by three) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Ravenscroft Ravens. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Durham Academy's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while Ravenscroft are ranked 241st).
Pieter Sauer and Jack Rand scored both of Durham Academy's goals, bringing their combined season tally to four goals.
Cavaliers
| 09/12/25 @ Ravenscroft | 2-1 |
| 09/09/25 @ North Raleigh Christian Academy | 3-0 |
| 08/29/25 @ Forsyth Country Day | 3-0 |
| 08/26/25 @ Jordan | 3-0 |
Durham Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those four contests. As for Ravenscroft, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Coming up, Durham Academy will venture away from home to face off against Cary Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ravenscroft, they will welcome Southwest Wake at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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