Perry advances as Decorah falls in 2A shootout
In Des Moines the ninth ranked Perry tops Decorah 2-1 with a 4-3 penalty kick edge to reach the Class 2A state semifinals against Davenport Assumption after Decorah’s seniors led a late rally. Decorah’s Jeremiah Rediske opened scoring with 5:37 left in the first half.
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Van Meter Upsets No. 1 West Branch in Class 1A Soccer
In a dramatic quarterfinal at Downie Soccer Park Van Meter, the 15-5 Bulldogs defeated 18-1 West Branch 3-1. Henry Lounsberry scored twice and Caleb Moore added a header to build a 3-0 halftime lead before Reese Gingerich netted for West Branch. West Branch coach Ted Miller praised his team's resilience as the season ends at Drake Stadium with Van Meter advancing to the semifinals. West Liberty and Regina also won, setting up Friday matchups.
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Washington Stages Comeback, Advances in State Soccer
Washington avenged an earlier defeat to Xavier with a 1-0 state tournament win. Jacob Klein scored in the 55th minute after an assist from Mwena Tambwe as Washington adjusted with Holden Smith moving to the left wing. The Warriors posted their second straight shutout, riding strong defense and keeper Aiden Erickson. Marion blanked Norwalk 2-0, Tyden Eng and Caden Endres scoring, advancing to face Des Moines Hoover in Friday’s semifinal.
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Sho Takaoka
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Tyden Eng
Caden Endres
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