Sterling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They lost 8-0 to the Moline Maroons. While losing is never fun, Sterling can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 381st, while Moline is ranked 170th).
Sterling's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Moline, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling will face off against Monmouth-Roseville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Monmouth-Roseville is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Sterling will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Moline, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Metamora at 6:30 p.m.
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