The Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones will challenge the Normal University Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sacred Heart-Griffin's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for four straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.
Sacred Heart-Griffin is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Jacksonville on Tuesday. The Cyclones and the Crimsons finished up their contest with a 0-0 draw.
Meanwhile, Normal University lost 4-1 to St. Charles East on Saturday. While losing is never fun, Normal University can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 127th, while St. Charles East are ranked 36th).
Normal University's loss dropped their record down to 9-7-3. Sacred Heart-Griffin's draw gives them a new season record of 7-7-1.
Sacred Heart-Griffin suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Normal University when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Cyclones have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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