Soccer Game Preview: Watseka vs. Hoopeston

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09/18/25 - Away	3-2 W
08/26/25 - Home	5-7 L
09/19/24 - Home	8-0 W
09/07/24 - Away	4-2 W
10/17/23 - Away	1-2 L
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Watseka and Hoopeston are an even 5-5 against one another since August of 2022, but likely not for long. The Warriors will head out to face off against the Cornjerkers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Watseka has given up an average of 6 goals per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Saturday, Watseka didn't have quite enough to beat Reed-Custer and fell 6-5. Jose Tobar is probably feeling rather frustrated with he team right now: they lost despite he posting three goals.

Meanwhile, Hoopeston's game on Wednesday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of Iroquois West by a score of 2-1. Hoopeston have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.

Hoopeston's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Watseka, their loss dropped their record down to 6-15-1.

Watseka beat Hoopeston by a goal in their previous matchup back in September, winning 3-2. Will the Warriors repeat their success, or do the Cornjerkers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.