Soccer Game Preview: Rantoul vs. Tolono Unity

The Rantoul Eagles will head out to challenge the Tolono Unity Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tolono Unity has given up an average of 5.7 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Rantoul is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Monticello on Tuesday. The Eagles and the Sages finished up their game with a 1-1 draw.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Tolono Unity's offense. They came up short against St. Joseph-Ogden, falling 7-0. While losing is never fun, Tolono Unity can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 466th, while St. Joseph-Ogden are ranked 178th).

Tolono Unity has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 10 matches, dating back to last year. That leaves them at a 1-8 record this season. Rantoul's draw gives them a new season record of 7-6-1.