Soccer Game Preview: Providence Catholic vs. Lemont

Providence Catholic is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Lemont is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Celtics will host the Lemont HS at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.6 goals per game this season.

Providence Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Tinley Park a 7-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Providence Catholic, who have now won 13 contests by three goals or more so far this season.

Their offense was hitting Tinley Park from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Gabriella Tylka led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.

Meanwhile, Lemont beat Mother McAuley 3-1 on Tuesday.

Providence Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 18-4-3. As for Lemont, their win bumped their record up to 21-1-1.

Providence Catholic couldn't quite get it done against Lemont when the teams last played back in May of 2019 as they fell 2-0. Will the Celtics have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.