Soccer Preview: Hanover Central vs. Kankakee Valley
After two games on the road, Hanover Central is heading back home. They will welcome the Kankakee Valley Kougars at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Hanover Central is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Boone Grove just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 1-1 draw. The result kept the Wildcats happy, as they haven't lost a game yet this season.
Their goal came courtesy of
Logan Zilz, who's now up to three this season.
Meanwhile, Kankakee Valley kept a clean sheet against South Bend Riley on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Wildcats out 1-0. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Kougars as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Hanover Central's draw makes their record 9-0-1 this season. As for Kankakee Valley, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7-1.
Hanover Central beat Kankakee Valley by a goal in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 2-1. Will Hanover Central repeat their success, or does Kankakee Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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