Maine South kept a clean sheet against Zion-Benton on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Zee-Bees. The final result isn't all the surprising considering Maine South's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while Zion-Benton are ranked 273rd).
Maine South's offense was hitting Zion-Benton from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal. Ella Rice led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.
The win made it two in a row for Maine South and bumps their season record up to 6-4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 11 goals over those two matches. As for Zion-Benton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Maine South has already played their next game, a 6-0 win against Willowbrook on the 18th. As for Zion-Benton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next matchup, a 5-1 loss against Niles West on the 18th.
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