Soccer Recap: Joliet Central Gets the Win + How To Watch

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Previous 4 Games

09/13/25 - Away	1-0 W
09/14/24 - Home	2-2 T
09/01/16 - Away	3-3 T
09/24/15 - Home	0-0 T

Joliet Central was handed a three-goal defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Lincoln-Way West Warriors 1-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Joliet Central's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 70th, while Lincoln-Way West are ranked 261st).

Joliet Central's one-goal win came courtesy of Carlos Esparza, who's now up to three this season.

Joliet Central's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Lincoln-Way West, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Joliet Central will square off against Plainfield East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln-Way West, they will take on Kankakee at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.