Soccer Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Benet Academy

Benet Academy won the last time they faced Joliet Catholic and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Redwings' defense stepped up to hand the Hilltoppers an 8-0 shutout. Considering Benet Academy have won five matches by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Their offense was hitting Joliet Catholic from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal. Sergio Polanco led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.

Redwings

Previous 6 Games

09/30/25 vs Joliet Catholic	8-0
09/29/25 @ Plainfield East	5-0
09/27/25 @ Niles Notre Dame	5-1
09/20/25 vs Marian Catholic	9-0
09/17/25 @ Carmel	2-0
09/10/25 @ Marist	4-1

The victory was the sixth in a row for Benet Academy, bringing their record up to 8-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those six matchups. As for Joliet Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-1 record this season.

Benet Academy has already played their next match, a 2-2 draw against St. Patrick on the 2nd. As for Joliet Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next matchup, a 5-0 loss against Niles Notre Dame on the 4th.