Soccer Recap: Hinckley-Big Rock Extends Winning Streak to Eight

Royals

Margin (Wins)

09/15/25 vs DePue/Hall	7
09/08/25 @ Sandwich	6
09/18/25 vs Illinois Math & Science Academy	5
08/28/25 @ Princeton	5
09/29/25 @ Earlville	4

Earlville kept up with Hinckley-Big Rock until halftime on Monday, but afterwards: not so much. The Royals blew past the Red Raiders 5-1. Hinckley-Big Rock might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by three goals or more this season.

They hit Earlville with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Sawyer Smith (2), Lofton Adkins, Austin Roop, and Adam Ness.

The victory (which was Hinckley-Big Rock's eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 32 goals over those eight matchups. As for Earlville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.

Hinckley-Big Rock will face off against Stillman Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Earlville, they will challenge DePue/Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.