Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Lake Zurich + How To Watch

Stevenson typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Lake Zurich proved too difficult a challenge. They never let the Patriots get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given Lake Zurich's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 135th, while Stevenson are ranked 31st).

Lake Zurich's one-goal win came courtesy of Brandon Rugel, who's now up to two this season.

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Previous Games

10/07/25 - Away	1-0 W
10/08/24 - Home	1-2 L
09/07/23 - Away	0-3 L
09/08/22 - Home	1-2 L
10/05/21 - Away	0-2 L
+ 5 more games

Lake Zurich now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Stevenson, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lake Zurich will head out to square off against Zion-Benton at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Stevenson, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Forest at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Forest's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.