Soccer Recap: Downers Grove North's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

After losing to Downers Grove South the last time they met, Downers Grove North decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 2-1 on Thursday. Given Downers Grove North's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 114th, while Downers Grove South are ranked 257th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Ty Peboontom and Oliver Davies scored both of Downers Grove North's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 23 goals.

Trojans

Previous 5 Games

10/02/25 @ Downers Grove South	2-1
09/30/25 vs Proviso West	3-2
09/27/25 vs Morton	0-0
09/26/25 vs Geneseo	8-1
09/25/25 vs Normal West	1-3

Downers Grove North's victory ended a four-match drought on the road and puts them at 9-9-1. As for Downers Grove South, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Downers Grove North will square off against Leyden at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Downers Grove South, they will take on Wheaton-Warrenville South at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.