Soccer Recap: Athens/PORTA Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/20/25 vs Lutheran/Calvary	9
03/17/25 vs Taylorville	9
03/31/25 vs Gillespie	7
03/18/25 vs Unity Christian	6
03/19/25 vs Beardstown	3

There's no place like home for Athens/PORTA, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Gillespie Miners a 7-0 shutout on Monday. Athens/PORTA might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by three goals or more this season.

Karsyn Jacoby and Ava Bee scored all seven of Athens/PORTA's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 29 goals.

Athens/PORTA's record now sits at 5-1. As for Gillespie, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3-1.

Looking ahead, Athens/PORTA will welcome Unity Christian/Decatur Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gillespie, they will square off against Roxana at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Roxana's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.