Harlem has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Rockford East E-Rabs at 6:30 p.m. Harlem's last five contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Harlem will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Freeport, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Harlem who was credited with the victory on Tuesday. Harlem got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Freeport's four. Romeo Vazquez had to tread lightly for part of the match after he was hit with a yellow card, but that was the only trouble the Huskies got from the refs.
Rockford East is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering St. Charles East just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. Neither they nor the Fighting Saints could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time the E-Rabs have been dealt a draw since back in September.
Harlem's win bumped their record up to 9-4-1. Rockford East's draw gives them a new season record of 9-4-2.
Harlem took their victory against Rockford East in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 5-0. Will Harlem repeat their success, or does Rockford East have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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