Soccer Game Preview: Wheeling vs. Elk Grove

Wheeling is 0-8 against Elk Grove since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Wildcats will host the Grenadiers at 5:45 p.m. Wheeling has given up an average of 5.2 goals per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wheeling is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Hersey, falling 7-0. While losing is never fun, Wheeling can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while Hersey are ranked 67th).

Meanwhile, Elk Grove kept a clean sheet against Rolling Meadows on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 1-0. Elk Grove wouldn't have won without Caroline Hadler, who scored the game-winner.

Wheeling's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Elk Grove, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4-1 and their overall record up to 7-8-1.

Wheeling suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Elk Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Wildcats 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.