Photos: West Liberty vs. Western Christian, Iowa Class 1A boys’ state soccer semifinals

Liz Martin Gazette Visuals

Jun. 3, 2021 3:07 pm, Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 10:43 pm

West Liberty's Alexis Garcia (14) collides with Western Christian's Jeremiah Kredit (11) in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Western Christian won 2-1. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Ronald Guzman (10) leaves the field after the team’s 2-1 loss to Western Christian in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Joshua Mateo (8) kneels on the field after the team’s 2-1 loss to Western Christian in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty reacts after their 2-1 loss to Western Christian in the 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Kevin Martinez (4) takes control of the ball against Western Christian's Eli Van Essen (3) in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Western Christian won 2-1. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's David Molina (17) reaches for the ball against Western Christian's Aidan Ouwinga (15) in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Western Christian won 2-1. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Joshua Mateo (8) goes fro a header over Western Christian in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021.Western Christian won 2-1. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Jahsiah Galvan (9) celebrates a goal against Western Christian in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

West Liberty's Ruben Meraz (1) makes a save against Western Christian in their 1A semifinal at the boys’ state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Western Christian won 2-1. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)