If Washington was riding high fresh off their 6-0 takedown of Canton on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers fell just short of the Normal University Pioneers by a score of 2-1 on Saturday. While losing is never fun, Washington can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while Normal University are ranked 41st).
Washington has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8-1 record this season. As for Normal University, they pushed their record up to 14-3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Washington will be playing in front of their home fans against Morton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morton will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Washington surely won't give up without a fight. As for Normal University, they will take on Williamsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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