Prospect and Lake Zurich pushed the score to 8-0 the last time they played Lake Zurich, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Bears who were credited with the victory. The Lake Zurich Bears got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Prospect Knights' one. While losing is never fun, Prospect can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while Lake Zurich are ranked 30th).
Prospect's goal came courtesy of Courtney Bradbury, who's now up to seven this season.
Prospect has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5-1 record this season. As for Lake Zurich, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-1-2 record this season.
Prospect will host Buffalo Grove at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lake Zurich, they will head out on the road to challenge Lake Forest at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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