J.D McCullough stepped up to a penalty kick with two-minutes left to play. The score was zero-zero. With a strike to the bottom left corner victory was seized.
Last year, City finished second in state, which was a surprise to most.
This year the second ranked City is dealing with new expectations.
“We were surprised to be ranked second, but it is deserved after how well we finished (last year),” Will Benson said.
Wiith 15 returning varsity players the team hopes to rely on their depth as they play a three game tournament.
City’s first pool game will be held at 9 AM against Pleasant Valley, then is scheduled to play West Des Moines Valley and West Des Moines Dowling in the afternoon.
