Soccer Preview: Lincoln-Way West vs. Andrew
Lincoln-Way West has been away from home for two games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Andrew Thunderbolts at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lincoln-Way West will bounce into Tuesday's contest after beating Minooka, who they hadn't topped in three consecutive meetings. Lincoln-Way West came out on top in a nail-biter against Minooka on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but the Warriors were the better team in the second half.
Meanwhile, Andrew faced Lincoln-Way East in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Andrew who was credited with the victory. Andrew got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Lincoln-Way East's four. Winning may never get old, but the Thunderbolts sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of
Adam Rutka, who's now up to 12 this season.
Lincoln-Way West's win bumped their record up to 8-5-2. As for Andrew, they pushed their record up to 12-3 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home.
Lincoln-Way West might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Andrew in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Lincoln-Way West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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