Soccer Preview: Kaneland vs. Hampshire
Kaneland is 7-0 against Hampshire since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Kaneland Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Hampshire Whip-Purs at 6:30 p.m. Kaneland is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
Kaneland is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Sycamore on Monday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Sycamore who was credited with the victory. Sycamore got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Kaneland's two. Having soared to a lofty six goals in the game before, Kaneland's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hampshire is is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 8-0 to Crystal Lake Central. While losing is never fun, Hampshire can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 171st, while Crystal Lake Central is ranked 13th).
Kaneland's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Hampshire, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Kaneland came out on top in a nail-biter against Hampshire in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kaneland since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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