Mt. Zion is 0-6 against Champaign Central since September of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. The Mt. Zion Braves will look to defend their home pitch against the Champaign Central Maroons at 10:00 a.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
On Thursday, Mt. Zion came up short against Effingham and fell 3-1. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 237th, while the Hearts are ranked 23rd).
Meanwhile, Champaign Central fell victim to Normal West and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
Mt. Zion's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Champaign Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Mt. Zion came up short against Champaign Central when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 3-1. Will Mt. Zion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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