Benet Academy kept a clean sheet against Joliet Catholic on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over the Hilltoppers. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Benet Academy's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 54th, while Joliet Catholic are ranked 287th).
Benet Academy's offense was hitting Joliet Catholic from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal. Sergio Polanco led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.
Redwings
| 09/30/25 vs Joliet Catholic | 8-0 |
| 09/29/25 @ Plainfield East | 5-0 |
| 09/27/25 @ Niles Notre Dame | 5-1 |
| 09/20/25 vs Marian Catholic | 9-0 |
| 09/17/25 @ Carmel | 2-0 |
| 09/10/25 @ Marist | 4-1 |
The win (which was Benet Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-3. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 33 goals over those six matches. As for Joliet Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Benet Academy is set to take on their familiar foe St. Patrick at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Joliet Catholic will square off against rival Niles Notre Dame at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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