Iowa Lakes opened conference play on Saturday, defeating Marshalltown 1-0 at home. Iowa Lakes faced a Marshalltown side that set up defensively, making it difficult for The Lakers to break them down and find many chances on goal. The breakthrough came in the second half when Aphelele Nzwanga found Philmour Virgo on the back post to neatly tuck in the ball and give The Lakers the lone goal of the match.
The Lakers now move to 8-1 on the season, with their next game coming on Sunday, September 25th, against Indian Hills in Ottumwa at 1pm CST.