The Marquette Catholic Explorers will challenge the Alton Redbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Marquette Catholic's defense has only allowed 0.1 goals per game this season, so Alton's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Marquette Catholic is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Father McGivney Catholic just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Thursday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Griffins who were credited with the win. Father McGivney Catholic got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Marquette Catholic's one. The loss put an end to the Explorers' undefeated start to the season.
Alton is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Parkway North on Wednesday. Alton and Parkway North finished up their game with a 2-2 draw.
Dillan Cowan was the only thing that stood between Alton and a shutout considering he scored both of Alton's goals, bringing his season total up to eight goals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Marquette Catholic fell to 7-1. With that draw, Alton's record moves to 4-3-1.
Marquette Catholic took their victory against Alton in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 4-1. Will Marquette Catholic repeat their success, or does Alton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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