Soccer Game Preview: Plainfield East vs. Benet Academy + How To Watch

The Plainfield East Bengals will challenge the Benet Academy Redwings at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.

Benet Academy better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Plainfield East's game on Thursday is any indication, that's when Plainfield East really gets things going. The Bengals never let Plainfield South get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. Plainfield East haven't had any issues with Plainfield South recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Brayden Mooney and Harrison Neubauer scored all three of Plainfield East's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 11 goals.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Benet Academy and Niles Notre Dame meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Redwings put the hurt on the Dons with a sharp 5-1 victory. With that win, Benet Academy brought their scoring average up to 2.7 goals per game.

Plainfield East's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Benet Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.

Plainfield East might still be hurting after the 5-1 defeat they got from Benet Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Will the Bengals 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.