Norwalk Spring Sports Update: Warriors Earn Wins in Soccer, Track

Girls soccer tops Southeast Polk, boys soccer falls to Ankeny Centennial, track teams compete at invitationals

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Norwalk girls soccer team defeated Southeast Polk 2-1, led by goals from Pearl Brown and Ella Seeley. The boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Ankeny Centennial. In track and field, the girls team placed fourth at the Ron Werling Invite in Indianola, while the boys competed at the Waukee High School Boys Invite. The boys tennis team fell 6-5 to Dallas Center-Grimes.

Why it matters

Norwalk's spring sports teams are in the midst of their seasons, with key conference and invitational meets on the schedule. The results of these competitions will impact the teams' standings and playoff positioning as they work towards their goals.

The details

The Norwalk girls soccer team defeated Southeast Polk 2-1 on Thursday, with goals from Pearl Brown and Ella Seeley. Avery Drymon and Alayna O'Connor recorded assists. Brown's goal was her team-high sixth of the season. The boys soccer team fell 1-0 to Ankeny Centennial, with the lone goal coming 14 minutes before the final whistle. In track and field, the girls team placed fourth at the Ron Werling Invite in Indianola, led by a second-place finish from freshman Hannah Schmitz in the 1500m. The boys team competed at the Waukee High School Boys Invite, with senior Kaiden Kunze setting a new school record in the 400m. The boys tennis team lost 6-5 to Dallas Center-Grimes, with singles wins from Isaac Lors, Lane Juergens, and Rohan Tiedt.

  • On Thursday, the Norwalk girls soccer team defeated Southeast Polk 2-1.
  • On Thursday, the Norwalk boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Ankeny Centennial.
  • On Thursday, the Norwalk girls track and field team placed fourth at the Ron Werling Invite in Indianola.
  • On Thursday, the Norwalk boys track and field team competed at the Waukee High School Boys Invite.
  • On Thursday, the Norwalk boys tennis team lost 6-5 to Dallas Center-Grimes.

The players

Pearl Brown

A player on the Norwalk girls soccer team who scored a team-high sixth goal of the season in the 2-1 win over Southeast Polk.

Ella Seeley

A player on the Norwalk girls soccer team who scored a goal in the 2-1 win over Southeast Polk.

Hannah Schmitz

A freshman on the Norwalk girls track and field team who placed second in the 1500m at the Ron Werling Invite.

Kaiden Kunze

A senior on the Norwalk boys track and field team who set a new school record in the 400m at the Waukee High School Boys Invite.

Isaac Lors

A player on the Norwalk boys tennis team who won his singles match in the 6-5 loss to Dallas Center-Grimes.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Norwalk girls soccer team has a big week ahead, taking on ranked opponents #10 in 2A Pella and #13 in 3A Ames. The boys soccer team will travel to Pella for their first of three games next week.

The takeaway

Norwalk's spring sports teams are showing their competitive spirit, with the girls soccer team earning a big win, the track teams putting up strong performances at invitationals, and the boys tennis team battling in a close match. As the seasons progress, these teams will look to build on their early successes and position themselves for postseason runs.