Soccer Recap: Palatine Takes a Loss

Palatine and Fremd combined for 16 shots on goal on Tuesday, which explains the impressive six total goals scored. The Pirates took a 4-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. While losing is never fun, Palatine can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 127th, while Fremd are ranked 49th).

Hayden Doerschein and Adam Jakimiuk scored both of Palatine's goals, bringing their combined season tally to four goals.

Palatine has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7-1 record this season. As for Fremd, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-5-2 record this season.

Palatine has already played their next match, a 1-0 win against Hersey on the 1st. As for Fremd, they also didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against Conant on the 2nd.