Soccer Recap: Ottumwa Takes a Loss

Ottumwa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Saydel Eagles. Ottumwa were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Saydel apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Ottumwa's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-2. As for Saydel, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8.

Ottumwa has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Des Moines North on the 9th. As for Saydel, they will host Roosevelt at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.