The Mater Dei Knights will square off against the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Mater Dei has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Father McGivney Catholic will arrive with 11 straight victories.
Mater Dei fell victim to Marquette Catholic and their airtight defense on Friday. They lost 5-0 to the Explorers.
Meanwhile, Father McGivney Catholic was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Civic Memorial by a score of 3-1. The final result isn't all the surprising considering Father McGivney Catholic's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked eighth, while Civic Memorial are ranked 188th).
Father McGivney Catholic hit Civic Memorial with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Natalie Beck, Erin Kretzer, and Devin Ellis.
Father McGivney Catholic pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Mater Dei, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Mater Dei couldn't quite get it done against Father McGivney Catholic in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 as they fell 2-0. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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