Elk Grove came tearing into Tuesday's contest with six straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 4-2 win over the Fremd Vikings. Given the Grenadiers' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Vikings are ranked 182nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elk Grove's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Fremd, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4-1 record this season.
Elk Grove will face off against Palatine at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fremd, they will take on Rolling Meadows at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rolling Meadows will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Fremd surely won't give up without a fight.
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