Hanover Central had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Leo Lions on Saturday, sneaking past 1-0. Hanover Central wouldn't have won without Logan Zilz, who scored the game-winner.
Hanover Central is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 35 goals over those nine matchups. As for Leo, with the loss, they broke their three-match winning streak and moved their record to 12-5-3.
Looking ahead, Hanover Central will challenge Guerin Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hanover Central's defense better be ready for this one: Guerin Catholic have averaged an impressive 3.2 goals per game this season. Leo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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