Ithaca is 0-7 against Valley Lutheran since April of 2022 but things could change on Wednesday. The Yellowjackets will head out to face off against the Chargers at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ithaca's offense. They came up short against Ionia on Tuesday, falling 3-0. While losing is never fun, Ithaca can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan soccer rankings (they are ranked 405th, while Ionia are ranked 186th).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley Lutheran). Their defense stepped up to hand Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy a 14-0 shutout on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what Valley Lutheran needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
The victory snapped Valley Lutheran's losing streak at three matches and leaves them with a 3-6 record. As for Ithaca, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8-1.
Ithaca might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Valley Lutheran in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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