The home team had won the previous four meetings between Des Moines East and Ottumwa, and Ottumwa kept the tradition alive. The Scarlets took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs on Tuesday. Des Moines East were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ottumwa apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Des Moines East's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Ottumwa, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Des Moines East has already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Non Varsity Opponent on the 7th. As for Ottumwa, they will face off against Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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