Cyclones knock Vikes 2-1 in 2OT

By Becky Walz,

Looking to intercept the Denver player’s pass are Vikings Brady Benzing (2), Jimmy Valdez (8) and Jeramiah Rediske during Monday’s nailbiter. (Photo courtesy of Heather Benzing.

The Decorah boys soccer team (7-2) was in action this week, taking on Denver Monday and Hudson Tuesday.
Monday, playing on the road at Denver (3-3), the Vikes fell to the home team in double overtime, 2-1.
Senior Jake Magner scored the lone goal for Decorah in his five shots on goal. In all, the Vikes outshot the Cyclones 13-9 in the nailbiter. With two shots on goal apiece were Brady Benzing, Jimmy Valdez, Jeramiah Rediske and Noah Milburn. Standing in the goal, Caleb Meyer finished the night with four saves.
On the home pitch Tuesday, Decorah welcomed Hudson (6-3) and rebounded from Monday’s loss with a 3-0 victory over the Pirates. Once again, the Vikes had 13 shots on goal with scores by Easton Luzum, Valdez and Rediske. Goalkeeper Meyer had four saves.
The Vikes will be at North Fayette Valley Saturday morning at 9 a.m., then travel to Dubuque Wahlert Monday, May 1, for a 4:15 p.m. match.

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