Stevenson typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Lake Zurich proved too difficult a challenge. They never let the Patriots get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given Lake Zurich's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 135th, while Stevenson are ranked 31st).
Lake Zurich's one-goal win came courtesy of Brandon Rugel, who's now up to two this season.
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| 10/07/25 - Away | 1-0 W |
| 10/08/24 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 09/07/23 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 09/08/22 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 10/05/21 - Away | 0-2 L |
| + 5 more games |
Lake Zurich now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Stevenson, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lake Zurich will head out to square off against Zion-Benton at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Stevenson, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Forest at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Forest's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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