Firebirds Drop 1-0 Decision to Elmhurst in CCIW Opener

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Carthage College men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Elmhurst on Wednesday night at Art Keller Field to start College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin play. The Firebirds battled through a scoreless opening 88 minutes before the visitors broke through late to take the lead. Carthage continued to pressure in the final minutes but was unable to find the equalizer. Final Score: Elmhurst 1, Carthage 0 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin — Art Keller Field Records: Elmhurst 3-3-1, 1-0-0 CCIW; Carthage 2-4-1, 0-1-0 CCIW Carthage created opportunities early, with Axel Simeck and Adrian Atanassov recording shots on…