Shepard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Sandburg Eagles. While losing is never fun, Shepard can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 288th, while Sandburg are ranked 74th).
Shepard's goal came courtesy of Eron Magana, who's now up to four this season.
Shepard's loss dropped their record down to 5-11-1. As for Sandburg, the win snapped their losing streak at five matches and leaves them with a 8-6 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Shepard will face off against Marist at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Sandburg, they will take on Lincoln-Way Central at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln-Way Central's defense has only allowed 0.3 goals per game this season, so Sandburg's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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