Soccer Recap: Tolono Unity Gets the Win

Tolono Unity hadn't done well against Illinois Valley Central recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Tolono Unity Rockets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but the Rockets were the better team in the second half.

They hit Illinois Valley Central with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Kolton Black, Teaguen Williams, and Williams.

Tolono Unity's victory bumped their record up to 6-4-2. As for Illinois Valley Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tolono Unity will take on Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Tolono Unity will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Illinois Valley Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Orion/Sherrard at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Illinois Valley Central's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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