On Thursday, the Palatine Pirates were able to grind out a solid win over the Elk Grove Grenadiers, taking the game 3-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Pirates' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Grenadiers are ranked 18th).
Joseph Molina Urbina and
Brandon Tornez scored all three of Palatine's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.
Palatine's win bumped their record up to 6-3-1. As for Elk Grove, the defeat snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 7-2 record.
Palatine is taking a road trip to challenge New Trier at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Palatine is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.5 goals per game this season. As for Elk Grove, they will venture away from home to take on Hoffman Estates at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoffman Estates' last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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