Jersey was the 1-0 winner over Highland when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell 3-1 to the Bulldogs on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Jersey can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 235th, while Highland are ranked 95th).
Jersey's goal came courtesy of Belle Peuterbaugh, who's now up to two this season.
Jersey has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6-1 record this season. As for Highland, their record now sits at 6-3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jersey will square off against Beardstown at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Jersey are facing Beardstown at the right time seeing as Beardstown are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Highland, they will take on Mater Dei at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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