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The News-Gazette's girls' soccer Top 5: Conquering Riders showing promise
TL;DR
Mahomet-Seymour tops the girls' soccer rankings with a 12-3 record, maintaining their No. 1 position. The team recently secured a 2-1 victory over Mt. Zion, bolstering their lead in the Apollo Conference.
Key points
- Mahomet-Seymour is ranked No. 1 in girls' soccer.
- The team has a record of 12-3.
- Paislee Welge assisted on both goals scored by Ella Walk against Mt. Zion.
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Apr. 29—Before rivals Champaign Central and Centennial kick off Wednesday night and before the IHSA releases its postseason seeds on Thursday, preps coordinator ZACH PIATT weighs in on the area's best girls' soccer teams:
- Mahomet-Seymour
➜ Record: 12-3
➜ Previous ranking: No. 1
➜ Quick kick: Paislee Welge found Ella Walk for a pair of goals to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 win against Mt. Zion last Thursday, which also gave them a two-game cushion on the Braves in the Apollo Conference standings. A big road test against Normal West awaits on Monday before M-S closes out conference play.
- Champaign Central
➜ Record: 8-4-1
➜ Previous ranking: No. 2
➜ Quick kick: The Maroons took back-to-back losses for the first time this season, but they were against some of the state's best teams. First was a 9-0 loss to returning Class 2A Sweet 16 squad Morton, followed by a 5-0 setback to 2023 2A state champion Normal U-High. Central plays at Centennial on Wednesday.
- Centennial
➜ Record: 10-7
➜ Previous ranking: No. 3
➜ Quick kick: The Chargers also took a shutout loss to Normal U-High, but they broke their three-game losing skid last Thursday with a 3-0 win against Urbana. Neither Centennial nor Champaign Central are heading into Wednesday's match on a roll, but a win in that crosstown rivalry would provide a boost.
- Monticello
➜ Record: 12-4-1
➜ Previous ranking: No. 4
➜ Quick kick: A 2-0 road loss against Bloomington Central Catholic last Thursday snapped a five-match win streak, but Monticello won't leave home for a while. A stretch of five straight home matches near the end of the season starts on Wednesday when St. Teresa visits before Lincoln does the same on Thursday.
- Arthur Christian
➜ Record: 6-2-2
➜ Previous ranking: Not ranked
➜ Quick kick: The Conquering Riders haven't lost in April, earning a trio of wins while tying Monticello 3-3 and St. Thomas More 2-2. A balanced effort for Arthur Christian, with Lucy Rutledge, Aselynn Kauffman, Madison Mason and Bri Baker, among others, has contributed significantly to the team's success.
Q&A
What is Mahomet-Seymour's current record in girls' soccer?
Mahomet-Seymour has a current record of 12-3 in girls' soccer.
Who scored the goals for Mahomet-Seymour in their recent match against Mt. Zion?
Paislee Welge assisted Ella Walk, who scored both goals in the 2-1 victory over Mt. Zion.
When does Mahomet-Seymour play their next soccer match?
Mahomet-Seymour's next match is against Normal West on Monday.
