Roland-Story took a three-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Johnston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Norsemen's defense stepped up to hand the Dragons a 1-0 shutout on Friday. That's two games straight that Roland-Story have won by just one goal.
Roland-Story has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those two games. As for Johnston, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roland-Story will welcome Mason City at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Mason City's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Johnston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southeast Polk on Monday. This will be Johnston's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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