Ensworth is 0-8-1 against Montgomery Bell Academy since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will look to defend their home pitch against the Big Red at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated (Ensworth has six wins , while Montgomery Bell Academy has seven).
Ensworth's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They came out on top against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet by a score of 2-0. Given Ensworth's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee soccer rankings (they are ranked 13th, while Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet are ranked 93rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rodger Grant and Brian Tierney scored both of Ensworth's goals, bringing their combined season tally to three goals.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Montgomery Bell Academy sidestepped Ravenwood for a 2-1 victory.
Montgomery Bell Academy's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those six contests. As for Ensworth, their win bumped their record up to 6-0-1.
Ensworth might still be hurting after the 5-0 defeat they got from Montgomery Bell Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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