Bulldogs Defeat IFA in Boys Soccer Matchup

Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team earns 7-2 win over Iowa Falls-Alden on Monday

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:01pm

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The Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team earned a 7-2 victory over Iowa Falls-Alden on Monday, with goals from Oziel Trevino, Owen Penning, Hunter Rieken, Jordan Sosa-Martinez, and Jairo Martinez. Rieken led the Bulldogs with three goals in the win, which was aired on 104.9 KLMJ and RadioOnTheGo's YouTube channel.

Why it matters

This win marks the Bulldogs' first victory of the season, providing an early boost of momentum as they look to build on their performance and compete for a strong season in the boys soccer conference.

The details

The game started with Trevino and Penning trading early goals to tie it 1-1. Rieken then scored twice late in the first half to give the Bulldogs a 4-1 lead at the break. In the second half, Martinez, Rieken (two more goals), and Penning (his second) found the back of the net to secure the 7-2 final score for Hampton-Dumont-CAL.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Trevino and Penning traded goals within the first 15 minutes.
  • Rieken scored with 3:53 left in the first half and again 24 seconds later.
  • Sosa-Martinez scored with 0:58 left in the first half.
  • Martinez scored with 7:55 remaining in the second half, and Rieken added two more late goals.

The players

Oziel Trevino

A player for the Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team who scored an early goal in the game.

Owen Penning

A player for the Iowa Falls-Alden boys soccer team who scored two goals in the game, including one in the first half and another late in the second half.

Hunter Rieken

A player for the Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team who led the Bulldogs with three goals in the win.

Jordan Sosa-Martinez

A player for the Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team who scored a goal late in the first half to give the Bulldogs a 4-1 lead at halftime.

Jairo Martinez

A player for the Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team who scored a goal in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“The team heated up as the game progressed.”

— Hunter Rieken, Player

“We're proud of the team's performance and look forward to building on this win.”

— Danielle Arana, Head Coach

What’s next

The Bulldogs will return to action on Thursday, traveling to face Humboldt, while Iowa Falls-Alden will visit Clear Lake.

The takeaway

This victory provides a strong start to the season for the Hampton-Dumont-CAL boys soccer team, showcasing their offensive firepower and ability to overcome an early deficit. The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their conference schedule.