Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Asheville School (Independent) are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles will be playing at home against the Asheville School (Independent) Blues at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Asheville Christian Academy just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. While the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was the Lions who were credited with the victory. Asheville Christian Academy got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's zero. The contest was a 0-0 toss-up at halftime, but Rabun Gap-Nacoochee couldn't quite close it out.
Last Tuesday, Asheville School (Independent) had just enough and edged Carolina Day out 2-1. Given Asheville School (Independent)'s advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 111th, while Carolina Day is ranked 301st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Asheville School (Independent) was led to victory by the tag-team duo of
Princess Adeyi and
Hannah Batiste, who scored both of Asheville School (Independent)'s goals. The pair have combined for a total of seven so far this season.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's loss dropped their record down to 12-3. As for Asheville School (Independent), their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee took their victory against Asheville School (Independent) in their previous meeting last Tuesday by a conclusive 5-0. Does Rabun Gap-Nacoochee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Asheville School (Independent) turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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