The Jersey Panthers are on the road again on Friday to play the Litchfield Purple Panthers at 4:00 p.m.
Jersey is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Highland on Tuesday. Jersey took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Highland. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 407th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 200th).
Meanwhile, after failing to score in their last matchup, Litchfield made sure to put some goals up on the board against East Alton-Wood River last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 6-2 margin over the Oilers. Landon Wernsing was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.
Jersey's loss was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-19-2. As for Litchfield, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Jersey beat Litchfield by a goal when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 4-3. Does Jersey have another victory up their sleeve, or will Litchfield turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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