Highland took a four-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Valparaiso, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Vikings 2-1 on Thursday. The win was all the more spectacular given Highland's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 129th, while Valparaiso are ranked 46th).
Payton Bailey and Grace Houchin scored both of Highland's goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.

Trojans
10/02/25 vs Valparaiso | 2-1 |
09/20/25 vs Morgan Township | 2-1 |
09/16/25 vs Lowell | 4-2 |
09/11/25 vs Michigan City | 8-0 |
Highland pushed their record up to 9-7-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 16 goals over those four matchups. As for Valparaiso, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7-1.
Coming up, Highland will take on Griffith at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valparaiso does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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