After flying high against Jacksonville last Thursday, Springfield came back down to earth. The Springfield Senators came up short against the Normal University Pioneers on Tuesday, falling 3-0. While losing is never fun, the Senators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 59th, while the Pioneers are ranked ninth).
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Normal University, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will face off against Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Springfield's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Lincoln has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Normal University, they will challenge Springfield Southeast at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Normal University is facing Springfield Southeast at the right time seeing as Springfield Southeast is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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