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Mason City Today
By the People, for the People
AP/DNH Boys Soccer Team Faces Defending Champs
Matchup with Gilbert High School will test AP/DNH's early season progress.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:59pm
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The AP/DNH boys soccer team will travel to face defending 2A champion Gilbert High School on Thursday in a non-conference matchup. AP/DNH is coming off a dominant 8-2 win over Columbus Catholic, led by Aiden Merrill's 5 goals and Cooper Mulder's 4 goals. Gilbert opened its season with a 3-0 win over Mason City.
Why it matters
This early-season matchup will provide a strong test for the AP/DNH squad as they look to gauge their progress against the defending state champions. The outcome could set the tone for the rest of AP/DNH's season and provide valuable insights for the coaching staff.
The details
AP/DNH (1-1) is led by head coach Cody Cummings and is coming off a dominant 8-2 win over Columbus Catholic on Tuesday, where they scored the first 7 goals. Gilbert (1-0) opened its season with a 3-0 win over Mason City, with all 3 goals coming in the second half.
- The game will start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
- AP/DNH defeated Columbus Catholic 8-2 on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- Gilbert defeated Mason City 3-0 on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Cody Cummings
Head coach of the AP/DNH boys soccer team.
Aiden Merrill
AP/DNH player who has scored 5 goals so far this season.
Cooper Mulder
AP/DNH player who has scored 4 goals so far this season.
What’s next
The outcome of Thursday's game will provide valuable insights for the AP/DNH coaching staff as they prepare their team for the rest of the season.
The takeaway
This early-season matchup between AP/DNH and defending champion Gilbert will be a true test of AP/DNH's progress and potential, setting the stage for the rest of their season.
