Richards has been on a difficult stretch since their win on September 16. They came up short against the Oak Lawn Spartans on Thursday, falling 6-0. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while the Spartans are ranked 111th).
Richards' loss dropped their record down to 1-9-3. As for Oak Lawn, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4-1 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Richards will challenge Blue Island Eisenhower at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Blue Island Eisenhower's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Oak Lawn, they will face off against Oak Forest at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oak Lawn is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
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