The Alton Redbirds are taking a road trip to square off against the Marquette Catholic Explorers at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Alton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.5 goals per game this season.
Alton is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Parkway North on Wednesday. Both finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw.
Dillan Cowan was the only thing that stood between Alton and a shutout considering he scored both of Alton's goals, bringing his season total up to eight goals.
Meanwhile, Marquette Catholic's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Thursday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Father McGivney Catholic who was credited with the win. Father McGivney Catholic got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Marquette Catholic's one. Having soared to a lofty eight goals in the game before, the Explorers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
With that draw, Alton's record moves to 4-3-1. As for Marquette Catholic, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-1.
Alton suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Marquette Catholic when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can Alton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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