Grant Community hasn't had much luck against Grayslake Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 6:15 p.m. Grant Community has given up an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Grant Community came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 6-0 to Wauconda. While losing is never fun, Grant Community can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 255th, while Wauconda is ranked 114th).
Meanwhile, Grayslake Central entered their tilt with Antioch on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. Their defense stepped up to hand the Sequoits a 4-0 shutout. Grayslake Central's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last five contests.
Grayslake Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those three matches. As for Grant Community, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9-1.
Grant Community suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Grayslake Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Bulldogs 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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