New Trier kept a clean sheet against Palatine on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Palatine Pirates out 1-0. Given the Trevians' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Pirates are ranked 74th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
New Trier's one-goal win came courtesy of
Noah Capocchi, who's now up to nine this season.
New Trier has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2-2 record this season. As for Palatine, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4-1 record this season.
New Trier will square off against Maine South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maine South is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning New Trier will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Palatine, they will take on Buffalo Grove at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Buffalo Grove's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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