The Norwalk High School girls soccer team entered the Class 2A state semifinals with a 17‑2‑2 record, hoping to make history in Iowa. Facing North Scott, the Warriors took an early lead before the match slipped away in the final minutes.
A Late Surge
North Scott struck twice in the closing six minutes, first when Reese Barnett found the net in the 74th minute to level the game, and then through Julia Solis, whose decisive strike in the 80th minute secured a 2‑1 victory.
Senior Farewell
Addy Wood had opened the scoring for Norwalk in the 36th minute, giving the Warriors a 1‑0 advantage that held until Barnett’s equalizer. The late collapse left the team’s season ending at the semifinal stage, with key seniors such as Addy Wood, Olivia Welch and Katie Liedtke bringing their careers to a close.
Looking Ahead
North Scott will now meet North Polk in the championship match, while the Warriors will look to build on a season that delivered a 17‑2‑2 record and a taste of statewide competition.