The Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, CO) varsity soccer team will play a neutral playoff match against Battle Mountain (Edwards, CO) today at 7:30 PM at JeffCo Trailblazer Stadium. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA Boys Soccer State Championships – Class 4A tournament.

Battle Mountain vs Air Academy Soccer Match Info:

What: Colorado High School Soccer
Who: Battle Mountain vs Air Academy
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Match preview: Battle Mountain vs Air Academy

As the 2024-2025 high school soccer season progresses, two teams have emerged as top contenders: Battle Mountain and Air Academy. Both teams have impressive records and have showcased their abilities on the field, but how do they stack up against each other? Let’s take a deeper look at their stats, key players, and common opponents to understand what makes this matchup so intriguing.

Record Overview

Battle Mountain has had a solid season with an overall record of 13-4-1. They have been dominant in league play, winning all six of their league games with a perfect 6-0 record. Their offense has been efficient, scoring 51 goals, and they have an impressive win percentage of .750.

On the other hand, Air Academy has been exceptional, boasting a record of 14-1-2. Their overall win percentage stands at .882, and they have been nearly flawless at home with an 8-0-1 record. Air Academy’s defense has been particularly impressive, allowing just 10 goals across their 17 matches. Their league record is strong at 3-1-1, with a slightly higher goal-scoring average compared to Battle Mountain (2.7 vs. 2.8 goals per game).

Scoring and Defensive Comparison

Looking at the scoring averages, both teams have been strong offensively, with Battle Mountain averaging 2.8 goals per game, while Air Academy averages 2.7. However, when it comes to defense, Air Academy has the upper hand. Their goals-against average (GAA) of 0.588 is significantly lower than Battle Mountain’s 1.306, showing a more dominant defensive performance.

• Battle Mountain’s top scorer is Grey Glowacki (#10), with 16 goals, while Air Academy’s Ben Brown (#13) leads their team with 18 goals. Both players have been critical to their teams’ offensive success.
• In terms of assists, Battle Mountain’s Jakob Methvin (#11) leads the team with 14 assists, while Ben Brown also leads Air Academy in assists with 7.

Key Players

• Battle Mountain:
  • Grey Glowacki (#10): 16 goals, team leader in scoring
  • Jakob Methvin (#11): 14 assists, key playmaker
  • Ezequiel Alvarez (#1): 1.103 GAA, solid goalkeeper
• Air Academy:
  • Ben Brown (#13): 18 goals, team leader in scoring and assists
  • Jackson Gorr (#1): 0.543 GAA, exceptional goalkeeper with a standout performance this season

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several of the same opponents this season, allowing for a direct comparison of their performances. Here’s how they fared:

• Against Denver East:
  • Battle Mountain: Lost 2-1 (Away)
  • Air Academy: Drew 1-1 (Home)
• Against Cheyenne Mountain:
  • Battle Mountain: Won 3-1 (Home)
  • Air Academy: Lost 1-0 (Home)
• Against Pine Creek:
  • Battle Mountain: Drew 1-1 (Away)
  • Air Academy: Won 2-0 (Home)
• Against Evergreen:
  • Battle Mountain: Won 4-0 (Home)
  • Air Academy: Won 2-0 (Home) and 1-0 (Away)

Both teams have had mixed results against these common opponents, but Air Academy has generally outperformed Battle Mountain in head-to-head matchups.

Final Thoughts

As both teams prepare for their upcoming matches, it’s clear that this is a clash of two formidable sides. Battle Mountain brings a strong attacking game and a solid league record, while Air Academy has an elite defense and nearly perfect overall performance. This matchup will likely come down to which team can capitalize on their strengths—Battle Mountain’s offensive firepower or Air Academy’s stifling defense.

With both teams facing off in the upcoming games, soccer fans can expect an exciting and competitive contest between two of the best teams in the state.