Regina breaks loose for 4 goals in Class 1A quarterfinal
Des Moines Iowa City Regina rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Pella Christian 4-1 at the Downie Soccer Complex. Nick Pechous equalized in the 44th minute, Mason Welter tapped in, Adan Wesley and Emilio Tovar added goals as Regina advanced to face Beckman.
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Unlikely midfield strike shocks Xavier in 2A quarterfinal
Hudson senior Braxton Rottinghaus uncorked a 55 yard shot from midfield after kickoff to beat Xavier and lift No. 6 Hudson to a 3-2 upset over the defending 2A champion Saints. Xavier had tied the game moments earlier on a drive by Will Hanigan to Thomas Bean, but Rottinghaus’s bender sealed the outcome as Xavier argued a disputed offside.
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Beckman earns eighth straight shutout in semifinal bid
Beckman, now 20-0, blanked West Liberty 2-0 in a physical match behind sharp defense and two counters by Keegan. Manuel Rueda threatened early as Beckman pressured with a compact formation. Beckman advances to face Iowa City Regina at noon in the semifinals, hoping to extend the undefeated run.
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Mount Vernon season ends in state quarterfinals
Mount Vernon finishes its first state tournament run with a 6-0 loss to top-ranked Norwalk in the Class 2A boys soccer quarterfinals. Norwalk, led by Jack Palen’s hat trick, advances to face Hudson. Mustang seniors reflect on a strong season and future youth development. Norwalk controlled midfield, while Mount Vernon coach Kevin Murray notes gaps between defense and midfield. Russell praises Norwalk’s skill and communication after the defeat.
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