Downers Grove South gave up the first goal on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Downers Grove South Mustangs who were credited with the victory. The Downers Grove South Mustangs got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Downers Grove North Trojans's three. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Trojans are ranked 266th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Downers Grove South has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3-2 record this season. As for Downers Grove North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12-1.
Downers Grove South's road trip will continue as they head out to face Berwyn/Cicero Morton at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Downers Grove North, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Argo at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Argo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 5.9 goals per game this season.
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