Soccer Game Preview: McHenry vs. Crystal Lake Central

McHenry hasn't had much luck against Crystal Lake Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. McHenry has given up an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

McHenry is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to Central.

Meanwhile, Crystal Lake Central kept a clean sheet against Crystal Lake South on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Gators by a score of 2-0. The victory continues a trend for Crystal Lake Central in their matchups with Crystal Lake South: they've now won eight in a row.

McHenry's loss dropped their record down to 1-7-3. As for Crystal Lake Central, their win bumped their record up to 9-4-1.

McHenry might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Crystal Lake Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors 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.