Grayslake Central gave up the first goal on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crystal Lake South Gators , sneaking past 2-1. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Gators are ranked 100th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The win made it two in a row for Grayslake Central and bumps their season record up to 5-1-1. As for Crystal Lake South, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Grayslake Central's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mundelein at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grayslake Central's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Crystal Lake South, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lake Zurich at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Crystal Lake South is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.3 goals per game this season.
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