Fans were treated to a battle of the Wildcats on Saturday. Neuqua Valley fell just short of Plainfield Central by a score of 3-2. While losing is never fun, Neuqua Valley can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 156th, while Plainfield Central is ranked 42nd).
Adil Jeffery and Jonathan Zhao scored both of Neuqua Valley's goals, bringing their combined season tally to four goals.
Neuqua Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9-3 record this season. As for Plainfield Central, their victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Neuqua Valley will take on Naperville North at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neuqua Valley will need to watch out since Naperville North have now posted at least four goals in their last three matches. As for Plainfield Central, they will challenge Bolingbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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