Soccer Game Preview: McHenry Plays at Home

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 12:18am

Soccer Preview: McHenry vs. Huntley

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McHenry has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Huntley Red Raiders at 6:30 p.m. Huntley took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on McHenry, who comes in off a win.

Last Tuesday, McHenry had just enough and edged Lake Zurich out 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given the Warriors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Bears are ranked 138th).

Meanwhile, Huntley's game on Tuesday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Round Lake. That's two games in a row now that the Red Raiders have lost by exactly two goals.

Their goal came courtesy of Tyler Murray, who's now up to two this season.

McHenry's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4. As for Huntley, they now have a losing record at 3-4-2.

McHenry suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Huntley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will McHenry have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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