Semifinals Set for Iowa Girls Soccer
Waukee Northwest, the top seed in the Class 3A Iowa girls state soccer tournament, cruised past Dubuque Hempstead 7‑0 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, advancing to the semifinals with a commanding performance.
Cora Sundet led the offense with two goals, while Natalie Elliot, Izzy Simonini, Laney Sundet, Grace Hummel and Henley Waller each added a marker, underscoring the depth of the squad.
The next challenge will be a rematch with Bettendorf, who edged Waukee 4‑2 in their own quarterfinal to secure a spot in the final four. Bettendorf’s scoring was contributed by Nya Drish, Alivia Snow, Addison Woelfel and Haley Engels, while Waukee’s goals came from Alexa Guthrie and Tony Gabriel.
Waukee’s season concludes with a 9‑4‑3 record, a testament to a competitive year that included a strong finish.
Semifinal Preview
Both teams enter the semifinals with momentum, and coaches are expected to lean on their star attackers as the stakes rise.