Soccer Preview: Larkin vs. South Elgin
The Larkin Royals will stay at home for another game and welcome the South Elgin Storm at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
South Elgin is facing Larkin at the wrong time: Larkin suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 4-1 to the Whip-Purs. The Royals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 3-0.
Meanwhile, South Elgin came up short against Bartlett on Tuesday, falling 5-1. While losing is never fun, the Storm can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Hawks are ranked 72nd).
South Elgin's goal came courtesy of
Matthew Lipp, who's now up to four this season.
Larkin's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3-3. As for South Elgin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7-1 record this season.
Everything went Larkin's way against South Elgin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as Larkin made off with a 5-2 win. Will Larkin repeat their success, or does South Elgin have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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