Ridgewood lost against West Chicago back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Rebels came up short against the Wildcats, falling 8-1. While losing is never fun, Ridgewood can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 279th, while West Chicago are ranked 28th).
Ridgewood has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11-1 record this season. As for West Chicago, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ridgewood will square off against Northside at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Chicago, they will venture away from home to square off against Wheaton Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. West Chicago will need to watch out since Wheaton Academy have now posted at least four goals in their last three matches.
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