After two games on the road, Johnsburg is heading back home. They will welcome the Marengo Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Woodstock North who was credited with the victory on Wednesday. Woodstock North got it done in the shootout by posting seven goals to Johnsburg's six. The Skyhawks haven't had much luck with the Thunder recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Marengo managed to keep up with Aurora Central Catholic until halftime on Saturday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Marengo came up short against Aurora Central Catholic, falling 6-2. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 249th, while the Chargers are ranked 90th).
Johnsburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Marengo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Everything went Johnsburg's way against Marengo in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as Johnsburg made off with an 8-0 win. Does Johnsburg have another victory up their sleeve, or will Marengo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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