Soccer Preview: Downers Grove North vs. Downers Grove South
After starting their season with 14 straight games on the road, Downers Grove North is finally coming home. Their and the Downers Grove South Mustangs will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Downers Grove North's last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Saturday, Downers Grove North didn't have quite enough to beat Moline and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while the Maroons are ranked 16th).
Downers Grove North's goal came courtesy of
Oliver Davies, who's now up to two this season.
Meanwhile, Downers Grove South's and Neuqua Valley's match on Saturday was close at halftime, but Downers Grove South turned on the heat in the second half with two goals. Downers Grove South was the clear victor by a 4-1 margin over Neuqua Valley. Considering the Mustangs have won four matchups by more than two goals this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Downers Grove North's loss dropped their record down to 3-10-1. As for Downers Grove South, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3-2 record this season.
Downers Grove North was able to grind out a solid win over Downers Grove South in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 3-1. Does Downers Grove North have another victory up their sleeve, or will Downers Grove South turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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