The Jacobs Golden Eagles will face off against the Mundelein Mustangs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Jacobs and Hampshire, and Jacobs kept the tradition alive. The Golden Eagles walked away with a 4-2 win over the Whip-Purs on Thursday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Jacobs' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
Meanwhile, Mundelein put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their undefeated season alive. Their defense stepped up to hand Round Lake a 9-0 shutout. Mundelein's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last three matches.
Mundelein pushed their record up to 6-0-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 25 goals over those five contests. As for Jacobs, they now have a winning record of 3-2-3.
Jacobs skirted past Mundelein 3-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will the Golden Eagles repeat their success, or do the Mustangs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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