Soccer Recap: Hinsdale Central Gets the Win

Hinsdale Central's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Downers Grove South Mustangs a 2-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hinsdale Central also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2024.

Hinsdale Central's win bumped their record up to 5-8-2. As for Downers Grove South, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hinsdale Central will venture away from home to square off against Oak Park-River Forest at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Park-River Forest's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Hinsdale Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Downers Grove South, they will square off against Hinsdale South at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Downers Grove South will be up against Hinsdale South's rather soft defense (which has allowed 3.38 goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.