The Helias Crusaders will head out on the road to square off against the Union Wildcats at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Helias barely beat Quincy the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Crusaders were the clear victors by a 4-0 margin over the Blue Devils on Saturday. Given Helias' advantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 92nd in Missouri, while Quincy are ranked 213th in Illinois) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, for the first time this season, Union was forced to settle for a draw. They and Hillsboro finished up their match with a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
Helias' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those three contests. Union's draw makes their record 5-6-1 this season.
Helias beat Union by a goal when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Crusaders since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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