Jersey is 0-10 against Triad since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Panthers will host the Knights at 5:30 p.m.
Jersey is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Highland, falling 4-1. 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 295th, while Highland are ranked 142nd).
Meanwhile, Triad's game on Tuesday was close up to the half, but then they kicked things up a notch. Their defense stepped up to hand Civic Memorial a 4-0 shutout. Considering Triad have won seven contests by more than three goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Triad pushed their record up to 13-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those six matchups. As for Jersey, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13-1.
Jersey might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Triad when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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