Niles North's game on Monday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Taft Eagles by a score of 2-1. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Vikings came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Eagles are ranked 303rd).
Niles North's loss dropped their record down to 3-2-4. As for Taft, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Niles North is on the road again on Thursday to play Maine East at 7:00 p.m. Niles North's last five games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Taft, they will face off against Juarez at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Juarez is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Taft will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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