Soccer Recap: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Starts Season with Victory on the Road

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their defense stepped up to hand the Melrose Dutchmen a 6-0 shutout on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley will face off against Pelican Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Melrose, they will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against Rocori at 3:00 p.m.