Manteno and Lisle are an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2015, but likely not for long. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manteno's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Manteno didn't have quite enough to beat Herscher and fell 4-3. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Panthers came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 116th, while the Tigers are ranked 261st).
Meanwhile, Lisle entered their tilt with St. Edward last Tuesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They put the hurt on the Green Wave with a sharp 11-2 win. Considering the Lions have won six matches by more than two goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Their offense was hitting St. Edward from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal.
John Darkoh led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for three goals all by himself.
Manteno's loss dropped their record down to 12-2-2. As for Lisle, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Manteno suffered a grim 5-1 defeat to Lisle when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Manteno avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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