DeKalb is 0-5 against Metea Valley since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Barbs will head out to square off against the Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
DeKalb fell victim to Sycamore and their airtight defense on Saturday. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 1-0. While losing is never fun, DeKalb can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 254th, while Sycamore are ranked 115th).
Meanwhile, Metea Valley fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Naperville North on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 4-2 to the Huskies. Metea Valley's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Metea Valley's loss dropped their record down to 11-4. As for DeKalb, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-14.
DeKalb suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Metea Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Barbs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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