Soccer Preview: Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon vs. Hoopeston
Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon hasn't had much luck against Hoopeston recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights will stay at home for another game and welcome the Hoopeston Cornjerkers at 4:30 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon's offense might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Watseka on Thursday. They lost 9-0 to the Warriors.
Meanwhile, Hoopeston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against Oakwood/Catlin, falling 4-0. While losing is never fun, the Cornjerkers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 451st, while the Comets are ranked 134th).
Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5-2. As for Hoopeston, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Hoopeston in their previous matchup back in September of 2021. Will Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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