It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Downers Grove North had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Whitney Young Dolphins , sneaking past 1-0. The win was all the more spectacular given the Trojans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 237th, while the Dolphins are ranked 74th).
Downers Grove North's one-goal win came courtesy of
Mantas Palubinskas, who's now up to seven this season.
Downers Grove North moved to 4-18-1 with that victory, which also ended their nine-game losing streak. As for Whitney Young, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-8-4 record this season.
Downers Grove North is on the road again on Saturday to play Lyons at 1:00 p.m. Downers Grove North's last six matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Whitney Young does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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