Soccer Preview: Ottawa vs. DePue/Hall
The Ottawa Pirates will face off against the DePue/Hall Little Giants at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Ottawa will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Ottawa gave up the first goal last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Ottawa who was credited with the win. Ottawa got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to LaSalle-Peru's three. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 226th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Last Tuesday, DePue/Hall was able to grind out a solid victory over Illinois Valley Central, taking the game 3-1.
Grabiel Cano and
Osvaldo Morales scored all three of DePue/Hall's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 13 goals.
Ottawa's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for DePue/Hall, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6-1.
Ottawa beat DePue/Hall by a goal in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 1-0. Does Ottawa have another victory up their sleeve, or will DePue/Hall turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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