Illinois High School Soccer - Arthur-Okaw Christian nudges Meridian/Sangamon Valley
October 3, 2024: Macon, IL 62544 Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders (Arthur, IL) and the host Meridian/Sangamon Valley Hawks (Macon, IL), saw Arthur-Okaw Christian's soccer squad hold off Meridian/Sangamon Valley by a count of 4-3.
The Conquering Riders (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Kankakee Trinity Academy (Kankakee, IL). The enter the non-league battle with a 6-2 record. In their last battle, Kankakee Trinity Academy was edged by Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (Hammond, IN), 2-1, in a league battle.
Next up, the Hawks battle the Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights (Farmer City, IL) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 7. Meridian/Sangamon Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Knights enter the battle with a 2-6 record after their 5-2 non-league win over Mt. Pulaski (Mt. Pulaski, IL).