Northwest had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Ames Little Cyclones 2-1. Northwest wouldn't have won without Ayden Gabrielson, who scored the game-winner.
Having lost for the first time this season, Ames fell to 2-1.
Northwest will be playing at home against Johnston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Johnston's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Northwest's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ames, they will head out on the road to square off against Urbandale at 1:55 p.m. on Saturday.
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