Soccer Preview: Portage vs. Chesterton
Portage is 0-10 against Chesterton since September of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Portage Indians will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Chesterton Trojans, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Portage who was credited with the victory on Wednesday. Portage got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to La Porte's three. Chase Vuko had the honor of scoring the game-winner for the Indians.
Chesterton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Indiana's top teams: Concord, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (Chesterton was ranked 16th). Neither Chesterton nor Concord could gain the upper hand on Saturday so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time the Trojans have been dealt a draw since back in August.
Portage's win bumped their record up to 4-10. With that draw, Chesterton's record moves to 10-3-2.
Portage might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Chesterton in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Portage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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