After having lost a blowout in their previous game against New Trier, Hinsdale Central was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Joliet West Tigers out 2-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Red Devils' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while the Tigers are ranked 92nd).
Hinsdale Central's win bumped their record up to 2-6-1. As for Joliet West, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Hinsdale Central will welcome Batavia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Joliet West, they are taking a road trip to take on Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Joliet West's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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