Alton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Highland Bulldogs who were credited with the win. The Highland Bulldogs got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Alton Redbirds' two. The Redbirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Alton's loss dropped their record down to 4-13-1. As for Highland, the victory got them back to even at 10-10-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alton will take on Belleville East at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Alton is facing Belleville East at the right time seeing as Belleville East is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Highland, they will square off against Jersey at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jersey is coming into the game with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Highland will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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