The Dixon Dukes & Duchesses will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against the Rockford Christian Royal Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Dixon came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 goals) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Rocks. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but Dixon was the better team in the second half.
They were led to victory by the tag-team duo of
Carlie Cook and
Arielle Tefiku, who scored both of Dixon's goals. The pair have combined for a total of six so far this season.
Rockford Christian can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game in their second game on Saturday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Rockford Christian who was credited with the victory. Rockford Christian got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Westminster Christian's one. The win was just what Rockford Christian needed coming off of a 5-1 defeat in their prior match.
Dixon is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Rockford Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Dixon beat Rockford Christian 3-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Dixon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rockford Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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