The Hoffman Estates Hawks will face off against the Elk Grove Grenadiers at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoffman Estates' last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Saturday, Hoffman Estates didn't have quite enough to beat Bartlett and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, Hoffman Estates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 235th, while Bartlett is ranked 72nd).
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Elk Grove's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Palatine. Having soared to a lofty four goals in the game before, the Grenadiers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Hoffman Estates dropped their record down to 2-6-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Elk Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
Hoffman Estates skirted past Elk Grove 2-1 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Hoffman Estates repeat their success, or does Elk Grove have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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