Valmeyer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Salem Wildcats, falling 9-0. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 337th, while the Wildcats are ranked 35th).
Valmeyer's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Salem, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Valmeyer's road trip will continue as they head out to face Massac County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Salem, they will square off against Roxana at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Salem's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Roxana's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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