Des Moines North Polar Bears (Des Moines, IA) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Polar Bears face the Des Moines East Scarlets (Des Moines, IA) in a Alliance Conference - South game, on Monday, May 6. Des Moines North will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Scarlets go into the game with a 2-16 record after their 6-0 league loss to Ottumwa (Ottumwa, IA).

The Cardinals (11-10) will now prepare for their game against Dallas Center-Grimes (Dallas Center, IA). The Mustangs go into the Little Hawkeye game with a 9-5 record.