The Independence Mustangs soccer team (Independence, IA), was nipped 1-0 in Saturday's non-league outing with the host Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA)

With the win, Vinton-Shellsburg advances its record to 3-14 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Gladbrook-Reinbeck (Reinbeck, IA) to play the Rebels in a non-league outing on Saturday, May 4. The Rebels go into the outing with a record of 12-3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck won 3-1 in their recent league outing against Denver (Denver, IA)

In their next game, the Mustangs play the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Center Point, IA) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, May 7. Independence will attempt to advance on its 1-17 season record. The Stormin' Pointers go into the outing with a 10-5 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Marion (Marion, IA).