Ames Little Cyclones (Ames, IA) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Northwood-Kensett Vikings (Northwood, IA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Little Cyclones confront the Mason City Mohawks (Mason City, IA) in a Alliance Conference - North challenge, on Friday, May 3. Ames will attempt to move on its 16-7 season record. The Mohawks enter the challenge with a 8-10 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Des Moines North (Des Moines, IA).

The Vikings now possess a 3-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Charles City for a non-league challenge on Monday, May 6. Northwood-Kensett will confront a Comets team coming off a 3-1 non-league loss to Waterloo East (Waterloo, IA). The Comets record now stands at 2-12.