SPENCER, IA – Despite a superior win-loss record, for the second time this season Indian Hills needed a late goal to edge Iowa Lakes by a 2-1 score as the No. 12-rated Warriors went on the road Sunday and defeated the Lakers by the same tally it did back on April 19 in Ottumwa.

IHCC (8-1-1 overall, 7-1-1 ICCAC) gave up a game-tying goal with 19 minutes to play, and then needed a penalty kick from Risa Ogasawara to find the back of the net in the 88^th minute to escape with the victory.

"Overall a pretty frustrating performance. Had plenty of opportunities to put the game away early, but we couldn't get the job done," said IHCC Head Coach Anthony Longo.  "When we let teams hang around, it tends to lead to late goals. That happened to us today."

The win sets up a rematch with No. 4-rated Iowa Western on Wednesday at IHCC Field, who handed the Warriors their only defeat of the season, but the IHCC headman was far from satisfied with Sunday's performance.

"We have an overwhelming amount of talent all over the field, but right now we have one player carrying the load offensively," Longo added. "If we are going to be a successful team come playoff time, we need the other forwards and midfielders to start chipping and contributing.  Again, Bailey Wiemann showed up ready to play and was the best player offensively on the field. Her efforts were rewarded early with the first goal."

Even with his frustrations in tow, Longo was pleased with the game's ultimate conclusion.

"It was good to see us finish a penalty kick," Longo said.  "We had missed two earlier in the year, so Risa stepping up and scoring late was important. Those are chances we have to take advantage of."

The rematch with the Reivers (8-0, 8-0) is set for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, and unlike the Warriors, Iowa Western has had its full attention on the second go-around between the top two ICCAC squads as they will face IHCC for the second consecutive game.

"We're shifting gears and focus on the rematch with Iowa Western," Longo said. "We did a lot of good things the first matchup, so it's crucial we build on it and get more going offensively. The No. 1-seed is up for grabs, so we need a big effort from every player involved. It will be an exciting game from start to finish."

Scoring Summary

Period   Time  Team    Play                                                        V-H

1^st          15:00   IH       Bailey Wiemann (from Avery Woldruff)      1-0

2^nd         71:00    IL       Bruna Kruschewsky (unassisted)               1-1

2^nd         88:00    IH      Risa Ogasawara (penalty kick)                   2-1