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10/05/24 - Home | 4-0 W |
09/27/23 - Away | 9-0 W |
09/26/22 - Home | 3-0 W |
09/01/21 - Away | 7-0 W |
04/01/21 - Home | 6-0 W |
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Niles Notre Dame is a perfect 10-0 against Joliet Catholic since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Dons are taking a road trip to challenge the Hilltoppers at 10:00 a.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
While Niles Notre Dame's victory against Carmel wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Dons never let the Corsairs get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Wednesday. The victory was all the more spectacular given Niles Notre Dame's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 226th, while Carmel are ranked 56th).
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Joliet Catholic's offense. They came up short against Benet Academy on Tuesday, falling 8-0. Jackson Kodiak was hit with a yellow card, which may have had some impact on his (and the team's) ability to make aggressive plays.
Niles Notre Dame is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7-1 record this season. As for Joliet Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-1 record this season.
Niles Notre Dame took their win against Joliet Catholic in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 4-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dons since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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