Vikings advance to semis

By Becky Walz,

It was another bench-clearing game for the Decorah boys’ soccer team as the Vikings (13-3) defeated West Delaware (1-15) at home Thursday, 10-0, to advance to the substate semifinal. It marks the Vikes 10th shutout of the year.
The Vikes battled Center Point-Urbana (7-7-1) Monday, May 23, with the winner facing the winner of Marion (14-1) and Maquoketa (3-11-1) Wednesday May 24, at Marion, with game time at 5 p.m.

It was another bench-clearing game for the Decorah boys’ soccer team as the Vikings (13-3) defeated West Delaware (1-15) at home Thursday, 10-0, to advance to the substate semifinal. It marks the Vikes 10th shutout of the year.
The Vikes battled Center Point-Urbana (7-7-1) Monday, May 23, with the winner facing the winner of Marion (14-1) and Maquoketa (3-11-1) Wednesday May 24, at Marion, with game time at 5 p.m.
Decorah closed the door early on West Delaware, scoring eight goals in the first half. Adrian Huang and Ryan Johanningmeier scored two goals for the Red and Blue. Others putting the ball in goal for the Vikes were Trysten Finholt, Jake Magner, Brady Benzing, Jeremiah Rediske, Larsson Shockey and Bradyn Hook.
“We were able to play through our roster and get everybody a little bit of time. We are so proud of these boys and how they handled themselves in victory and defeat this year. They are gracious winners who are starting to see the whole picture. It’s our job to grow the sport, to help keep people interested and help teams develop. We’ve grown each game, and this game is no different — there are takeaways that can help us build for the next match,” said Coach Julie Simiele.

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