Soccer Preview: Lyons vs. Downers Grove North
Lyons is 8-2 against Downers Grove North since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lyons Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Downers Grove North Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Lyons' last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, Lyons faced Evanston in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Lyons fell just short of Evanston by a score of 2-1. The loss put an end to Lyons' undefeated start to the season.
Their goal came courtesy of
Caroline Mortonson, who's now up to seven this season.
Meanwhile, Downers Grove North unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They suffered a rough 3-0 loss at the hands of Plainfield North. Having soared to a lofty four goals in the game before, Downers Grove North's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lyons fell to 8-1-1. As for Downers Grove North, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Lyons was able to grind out a solid victory over Downers Grove North in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 2-0. Does Lyons have another victory up their sleeve, or will Downers Grove North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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