Champaign Central lost against Normal Community back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Maroons took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ironmen. While losing is never fun, Champaign Central can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 208th, while Normal Community are ranked 43rd).
Champaign Central has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7-2 record this season. As for Normal Community, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-2-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Champaign Central will head out to challenge Bloomington at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Normal Community, they will take on Quincy Notre Dame at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Normal Community will be up against Quincy Notre Dame's rather soft defense (which has allowed 2.91 goals per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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