If Lyons was riding high off their 3-0 takedown of Addison Trail last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Lincoln-Way East Griffins who were credited with the victory on Monday. The Lincoln-Way East Griffins got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Lyons Lions' three. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 61st, while the Griffins are ranked eighth).
Lyons' loss dropped their record down to 5-4-1. As for Lincoln-Way East, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lyons will host Lane Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lane Tech's defense has only allowed 0.4 goals per game this season, so Lyons' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln-Way East, they will square off against Chicago University at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln-Way East is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.8 goals per game this season.
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