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Linn-Mar Boys Soccer

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Lions, Saints brought honor to Metro soccer

Sun - 07 Jun Written by Jim Ecker

I'm starting to become a soccer fan.

There, I said it.

This might surprise a few of you, who have known me to be strongly anti-soccer for quite some time, but I challenge anyone to watch three straight days of the boys state soccer tournament and not gain an appreciation for the skill, determination and courage on display.

The Linn-Mar Lions won the Class 3A title for the first crown in school history with victories over the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the team.

The Xavier Saints captured the Class 2A crown for their seventh title in school history with victories over three ranked teams, including top-ranked Norwalk, and won the last two games in the semifinals and finals in dramatic overtime.

Both teams brought honor to their schools, themselves and the Metro area for giving us two state champions in one year. Dyersville Beckman took the Class 1A title.

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The Linn-Mar Lions celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Class 3A state soccer title in Des Moines Saturday. (MSR photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Lions snare 1st soccer title in history

Sat - 06 Jun Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - The Linn-Mar Lions lingered on the championship field at the Cownie Soccer Park for more than 30 minutes Saturday evening, posing for pictures and hugging everyone in sight.

It took 30 years since the start of the program for Linn-Mar High School to capture its first state title in boys soccer and nobody wanted to leave the scene after a remarkable three-day run through some of the best soccer teams in Iowa.

The Lions blanked Ankeny Centennial, 2-0, in the championship game of the Class 3A state tournament Saturday with talent, guts and a little luck.

"We've been building for it for a couple of years," said Jack Ramsey, named the captain of the all-tournament team. "Our seniors are a great group and we all really meshed together.

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Alexy Boehm raises his arms in victory as Linn-Mar keeper Phil Adams secures the ball at the end of their 2-1 triumph over Johnston in the semifinals of the state tournament Friday. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist).

Adams saves Lions against No.1 Johnston

Fri - 05 Jun Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - Phil Adams spent his first three years on the Linn-Mar soccer team as a defender and midfielder, but when all-state goalkeeper Jared Belin graduated after the 2014 season he volunteered to play between the pipes as a senior.

Now he's one of the big reasons the Lions will be playing for the Class 3A state title Saturday against Ankeny Centennial.

Adams made a brilliant save on a penalty kick in the second half Friday to help the Lions upend top-ranked Johnston, 2-1, in the semifinals of the state tournament at Cownie Park.

Adams made his final save with just a few seconds left in the match and held onto the ball for dear life until the horn sounded.

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Last Updated on Friday, 05 June 2015 20:23

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A jubilant Alexy Boehm hugs teammate Leroy Enzugusi (13) following Linn-Mar's 2-0 win over Dubuque Hempstead in a Class 3A quarterfinal match Thursday in Des Moines. (MSR photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Lions get taste of revenge at state

Thu - 04 Jun Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - The Linn-Mar Lions continued their "Revenge Tour" at the Class 3A state soccer tournament in Des Moines Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Dubuque Hempstead in the opening round.

That was an appetizer for Linn-Mar. Now they want a full-course meal against top-ranked Johnston in the semifinals Friday at 5 p.m.

The Linn-Mar "Revenge Tour" began several weeks ago when they defeated Iowa City High after losing to the Little Hawks earlier in the season.

The "Tour" continued Thursday against Hempstead, which whipped the Lions 3-1 during the regular season in the Mississippi Valley Conference.

Now comes Johnston, which nipped the Lions 1-0 in the state semifinals a year ago.

"I think we've got something to prove," Linn-Mar Coach Corey Brinkmeyer declared. "We know that we lost to them, we know some things didn't quite go our way.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2015 19:24

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Austin Cook (center) of Washington and Bobby Charlton of Linn-Mar battle for the ball during the Class 3A substate finals at Linn-Mar Saturday. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist).

Johnson lifts Lions by Wash in 2 OT

Sat - 30 May Written by Mike Condon

Linn-Mar's Ben Johnson was bloodied to be sure.

But he was far from deterred by a cut over his left eye suffered in the first half of Saturday's Class 3A boys soccer substate final with Washington at Linn-Mar Stadium.

The senior forward came back after having his wound repaired, his head wrapped by a bandage. Johnson and his Lion teammates were stymied through regulation time and the first overtime by a stingy Warrior defense.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 30 May 2015 22:58