It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Joliet West had no problem doing just that on Friday. They never let the Rich Township Raptors onto the board and left with a 2-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jake Polacek and
Israel Barajas scored both of Joliet West's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 12 goals.
Joliet West's win bumped their record up to 7-13-2. As for Rich Township, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16-1.
Joliet West will face off against Lincoln-Way Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln-Way Central will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Joliet West surely won't give up without a fight. Rich Township does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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