Normal West is 0-6 against Rochester since May of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home pitch against the Rockets at 4:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Normal West managed to slip by Champaign Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats came up short against the Maroons on Thursday, falling 3-0.
Meanwhile, Rochester came tearing into Thursday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 goals), and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Bullets a 1-0 shutout. Rochester's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last five matches.
Normal West now has a losing record of 3-4-1. As for Rochester, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Normal West couldn't quite get it done against Rochester in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 3-1. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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