The Cyclones went back to the playoffs, felt they were in every game and had a strong team from starters to the bench this season, all reminiscent of the program pre-COVID.
Heading into the Region 4 quarterfinal with nationally ranked Carl Sandburg College on, the talented Cyclones knew they had as much a chance to win as they did. Moraine Valley came up just short in this battle.
As the regular season winds down, the Cyclones need every win to help them in the NJCAA Region 4 playoffs. They did just that with a 5-2 victory over the No. 2 team in the region, Illinois Valley Community College.
On a cool Sunday evening, the Cyclones grabbed another win Oct. 8 against Madison College.
Heading north with the women’s team, the Cyclones were able to get the 2-1 edge thanks to goals from Kosta Latka (assist from Yael Diaz) and Orlando Ojeda both in the first half. Moraine Valley held the WolfPack offense until early in the second half when they finally scored.
This was anyone’s game as both teams played consistently. Each took five shots, and the Cyclones had five corner kicks to four from the WolfPack. Keeper Rylan Decker had two saves this game.
For 90 minutes, the Cyclones put in the fight and effort against the reigning national championship Prairie State College Pioneers. They lost a heartbreaker, 2-1.
Cyclones men’s soccer always has their work cut out for them because they compete within a talented region, but with their roster of experienced returners and skilled freshmen, they’re ready to take it to the next level.
Back to winning ways, playoffs in 2023
November 08, 2023The Cyclones went back to the playoffs, felt they were in every game and had a strong team from starters to the bench this season, all reminiscent of the program pre-COVID.
