Pre-season predictions...season is just around the corner!

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

Any preliminary thoughts on top teams in the state?

Top returning players?

Any early picks for state tournament teams?

 

[dwb1975]

None here

 

[mtdew_fever]

This is early on, but in Class 2A I could really see Norwalk surprise some people. They lose a few seniors from last year, but their current sophmore class is tough!!

Here are my top five in Class 2A in no particular order.

Norwalk
Webster City
Hudson
Spencer
Storm Lake

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

I heard Norwalk lost one of those Sophmores to Shattuck St. Marys.

Xavier, Pella, DCG, Denison?

 

[4_1A_2_Nv]

Yes, Kevin Meineke left Norwalk for Shattuck St. Marys.

Norwalk will be young, very young. Lots of talented players who saw time last year. Would suggest Sophmore Sam Steenhoek is going to have an incredible year for Norwalk. 1st Team All-State last year as a Freshman as well as earning All-Tournament team honors.

Pauly with the Dutch will be strong.

Did Hudson's 40+ goal scorer graduate?

Harlan? Heelan?

 

[ManUfan34]

Heard Solon makes the jump to 2A this year.... Your guys thoughts on how they will do?

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

First couple weeks of practice have ended. How is everyone looking?

Anyone chime in on the Valley/Dowling rivalry?

How is IC West, Bettendorf, City High coming along?

 

[stickman80]

The Dutch will not be nearly as strong with Pauly gone.

I had heard rumors he was gone and just checked quick stats and saw that he wasn't listed on their roster.

Anyone know the story?

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

I know for a fact he left. Unsure where or for how long. Knew there was some rumors about a possible move to Chicago Fire Academy. Wouldn't be surprised if he went back to Derby County as that was one of his goals a year or so ago.

 

[ORSKY1]

His twitter feed says he attending school in Denver Colorado

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

After losing a hard fought game to Newton 2-1, Norwalk bounces back and beats DCG on the road 2-1 in 2OT.

Their tough schedule continues next Tuesday and follows with 6 big games:
-Grinnell
-Johnston
-CR Kennedy (@ WDM Valley)
-DM Hoover (@ WDM Valley)
-@ Ames
-@ Waukee

 

[meandmyshadow]

Class 2A Rankings

1. Wahlert, Dubuque

2. Xavier, Cedar Rapids

3. Norwalk

4. Spencer

5. Webster City

6. Hudson

7. Pella

8. Solon

9t. ADM, Adel

9t. Glenwood

11. Newton

12. Storm Lake

13. Clear Creek, Amana

14. Spirit Lake (SLPO)

15. Perry

16. Decorah

Receiving votes: Fairfield, Grinnell, Benton Community, Dallas Center-Grimes, Bishop Heelan, Sioux City.

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

After beating Grinnell 4-1, Norwalk loses in a close one to Johnston 1-0.

 

[meandmyshadow]

Solon lost to Dyersv Beckman 1-0. Cold freaking night for soccer (really anything).

 

[\/\/arriorSoccer]

Norwalk drops another in a very good game vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy. 1-0.

They play Des Moines Hoover this afternoon.

Their coaching staff always has those boys prepared by playing the toughest competition.