The matchup between DeKalb and Sycamore on Thursday hardly resembled the 0-0 effort from their previous meeting. While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was the Sycamore Spartans who were credited with the victory. The Sycamore Spartans got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the DeKalb Barbs' two. While losing is never fun, the Barbs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 245th, while the Spartans are ranked 112th).
DeKalb has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Sycamore, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will host Metea Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sycamore, they will be playing at home against Morris at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Morris is coming into the match with five straight victories on the road, so Sycamore will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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