Illinois Valley Cougars Boys Soccer 1-5 Coquille / Myrtle Point

Coquille Myrtle Point handed Illinois Valley a 5-1 loss in boys soccer Thursday evening, handing the Wolfpack a difficult result on the road in their first Sunset Conference (2A) league game of the fall. The Cave Junction, Oregon, program dropped to 0-1-1 overall and 0-1 in conference play with the defeat.

Playing away from home against a Coquille Myrtle Point side that controlled much of the match, Illinois Valley managed to find the back of the net once, showing some fight despite the lopsided final. The Wolfpack entered the contest having played to a draw in their season opener, and this league setback puts added importance on their upcoming schedule as they look to establish a foothold in the standings.

Conference games come quickly in the 2A landscape, and Illinois Valley will need to tighten up defensively and build on their lone goal Thursday if they want to climb back into contention. Their next opportunity comes soon, and the Wolfpack will be eager to respond.