April 17, 2024

PCM soccer loses to Albia, opens postseason against West Central Valley

By Troy Hyde

PCM sophomore Donovan Nickelson competes in a match earlier this season. The Mustangs lost 8-0 to Class 1A No. 8 Albia on Monday and are now 2-9 on the season. (Troy Hyde/Newton News file photo)

ALBIA — Landon Noe had a hat trick and chipped in an assist, Travis Sheffield scored two goals and Adam Sheffield tallied one goal and two assists during Albia’s 8-0 win over PCM on Monday.

Class 1A No. 8 Albia scored four goals in each half to hand the Mustangs their third straight loss.

PCM (2-9) has been outscored 25-0 during those three matches. Albia improved to 9-2 on the season.

Mustangs begin postseason May 20

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released soccer pairings recently.

Sixth-seeded PCM opens Class 1A Substate 7 play against third-seeded West Central Valley (9-6) at 6:30 p.m. on May 20 in Stuart.

That winner plays either Grand View Christian (1-9) or No. 16 Des Moines Christian (10-5) at 7 p.m. on May 24 in Urbandale.