Joliet West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 4-1 to the Naperville North Huskies. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 158th, while the Huskies are ranked first).
Joliet West's goal came courtesy of
Jake Polacek, who's now up to nine this season.
Joliet West's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10-2. As for Naperville North, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joliet West will venture away from home to challenge Joliet Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Joliet Central's last seven matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Naperville North, they and Oswego East will meet in a canine-themed contest at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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