High School Soccer

Spots in the Iowa high school boys’ state soccer tournament are on the line Wednesday night. Here’s a look at the 32 matchups, plus a closer look at 11 games featuring Gazette area teams.

The Clear Creek Amana Clippers took on the Liberty Lighting in a boys’ soccer substate game at Liberty High School.

Photos from the Class 1A Iowa high school girls’ soccer regional quarterfinal game between the Center Point-Urbana Stormin’ Pointers and the Cedar Valley Christian Huskies.

Cedar Rapids Prairie boys’ soccer Coach Curt Lewis has high expectations — for this year’s team, the program and his son, Gavin, the team’s leading scorer.

Grace Gaarde ranks first in Class 1A and second in the state in goals scored this season with 38. Since 2017, every season has seen a Gaarde as Iowa City Regina’s top scorer.

For the last 15 years, the Iowa City Regina boys’ soccer program has been the model of consistency in Class 1A. Yet, there’s something special about the 2023 team that longtime coach Rick Larew hasn’t seen before.

The IGHSAU has released the 2023 Iowa high school girls’ soccer regional brackets, setting the path to state.

Ranked No. 9 in Class 2A, Marion began the girls’ soccer season 9-0. The Wolves have the depth to have a shot at their first state tournament appearance.