The New Bern (NC) varsity soccer team will host a home playoff match against Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh, NC) today at 6 p.m. at New Bern. This game is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 4A tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Soccer
Who: Cardinal Gibbons vs New Bern
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 4A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview:

In a key playoff matchup for the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 4A, New Bern High School (8-11-1) will host Cardinal Gibbons (10-9-2) at New Bern at 6 p.m. today. Both teams are looking to make a statement as they enter this single-elimination phase, with New Bern enjoying the home-field advantage.

Season Comparison
Cardinal Gibbons comes into this game with a slight edge in overall performance. The Crusaders have a .524 win percentage and finished their conference games with a 4-6 record. Meanwhile, New Bern posted a .425 win percentage with a stronger showing in conference play at 6-5-1. Cardinal Gibbons has scored 40 goals this season compared to New Bern’s 31, while New Bern has allowed more goals against, with 49 to Gibbons’ 30.

Team Performance and Leaders
For Cardinal Gibbons, PJ Jukic leads the attack with 9 goals, and Carter Macey has contributed 9 assists. Their team scoring average stands at 1.9 goals per game, led by consistent first-half performances. Meanwhile, New Bern’s top scorer Spencer Goodwin has netted 8 goals, and Trey Quinn leads in assists with 4. New Bern averages 1.6 goals per game, often finding more success in the second half.

Common Opponent Record
Both teams played New Hanover this season. Cardinal Gibbons secured a 3-0 victory over New Hanover in August, while New Bern fell to New Hanover by the same score in early September.

Outlook
Both teams are looking to build on their early playoff success, and with each squad featuring standouts in key roles, this matchup promises to be highly competitive.