Bloomington entered their match against Normal West on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Purple Raiders fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 1-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bloomington of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Bloomington's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2-1. As for Normal West, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Bloomington will challenge Normal University at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Normal West, they will welcome Bloomington Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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