It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Illiana Christian had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 5-1 margin over the Benton Central Bison. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won nine matchups by three goals or more so far this season.
They hit Benton Central with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Sienna Eeningenburg (3),
Sam Bultema, and
Jaden Poortinga.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Illiana Christian, bringing their record for this year to 13-4. As for Benton Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9-1.
Illiana Christian will take on Kankakee Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kankakee Valley is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Illiana Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Benton Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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