Pleasant Valley girls blank top-ranked Assumption

Rowyn Eischen's late goal lifts PV ahead of weekend test in Des Moines

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:10pm

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The Pleasant Valley girls' soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over top-ranked Assumption, with Rowyn Eischen scoring the game-winning goal late in the match. The win gives PV momentum heading into a weekend showdown against state powers Waukee Northwest and Valley.

Why it matters

This result is a significant upset, as Assumption was the top-ranked team in the state. PV's victory demonstrates their ability to compete with the state's elite programs and sets the stage for an intriguing weekend of high-level girls' soccer in Des Moines.

The details

Rowyn Eischen scored the lone goal of the match in the closing minutes to lift Pleasant Valley to the 1-0 win over Assumption. The victory comes as PV prepares to face off against two other highly-ranked teams, Waukee Northwest and Valley, in a weekend tournament in Des Moines.

  • The match took place on April 8, 2026.
  • Eischen's game-winning goal came late in the match.

The players

Rowyn Eischen

A player for the Pleasant Valley girls' soccer team who scored the game-winning goal against Assumption.

Assumption

The top-ranked girls' soccer team that was defeated by Pleasant Valley.

Waukee Northwest

One of the state powers that Pleasant Valley will face in a weekend tournament in Des Moines.

Valley

One of the state powers that Pleasant Valley will face in a weekend tournament in Des Moines.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team. Beating the top-ranked team in the state gives us a lot of confidence heading into a big weekend.”

— Rowyn Eischen, Pleasant Valley player

What’s next

Pleasant Valley will face off against Waukee Northwest and Valley in a weekend tournament in Des Moines.

The takeaway

Pleasant Valley's victory over top-ranked Assumption demonstrates their ability to compete with the state's elite girls' soccer programs and sets the stage for an intriguing weekend tournament in Des Moines.