Illinois High School Soccer - Hoopeston holds off Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon
September 29, 2025: Hoopeston, IL 60942 Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights (Farmer City, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.
With the triumph, Hoopeston moves its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Cornjerkers travel to Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (Fisher, IL) to confront the Bunnies in a non-league outing on Tuesday, September 30. The Bunnies go into the outing with a record of 7-6. Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley won 4-1 in their recent non-league outing against Tolono Unity (Tolono, IL)
Next up, the Knights confront the Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, October 2. Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Hilltoppers go into the outing with a 0-12 record after their 8-1 non-league loss to North Mac (Virden, IL).