Xavier Saints Cruise Past DCG To Reach Semifinals
Cedar Rapids Xavier, ranked No. 3, beat No. 6 Dallas Center Grimes 3 0 at Cownie Park in a Class 2A quarterfinal. Senior Andrija Mijatovic scored twice and Justin Schneider opened the scoring as Xavier outrebounded 11 2 in shots and advanced to face No. 4 Pella in the semifinals. The Saints rely on veteran leadership from Will Hanigan and others to control nerves and pace, aiming for a return to glory after recent title runs.
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Regina freshmen pace 3-0 win to reach state semifinals
Regina (IA) advances to the Class 1A state semifinals after a 3-0 quarterfinal victory over Treynor at Downie Soccer Park. Freshman Alec Wick scores twice in 21 minutes, with Nick Pechous assisting the second, as Wick climbs to 13 goals this season. Regina Volleyball coach Rich Laren lauds Wick for his drive and team chemistry.
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Des Moines Christian routs IMS in Class 1A soccer, advances to semis
Ben Webster scored twice and added a PK as Des Moines Christian (16-1) toppled Iowa Mennonite School 4-0 at Downie Park. Curran Ingram and Cody Smith added the other goals while IMS coach Marcus Miller noted DMC’s speed overwhelmed his defense.
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Litwiller helps lead Williamsburg to first state victory
In a 2-1 Class 1A quarterfinal win over Nevada at Downie Soccer Park, Williams burg’s Zach Litwiller scored twice in eight minutes after returning from a dislocated knee cap, boosting the Raiders to their first state tournament appearance and advancing to a semifinal against Des Moines Christian.
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