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RedTails Push Through Heavy Weekend in Competitive Road Matches at Iowa Central and Mount Mercy

A Hawkeye player wearing a blue jersey with number 19 holds the ball overhead for a throw?in on a grassy field, with teammates and opponents in the background under a cloudy sky.
April 15, 2026

The RedTails Men's Soccer team had a busy weekend, traveling to Fayette on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and to Cedar Rapids on Sunday, April 12, 2026. They delivered strong, disciplined performances despite a narrow 2–1 and 3-0 loss to Mount Mercy. Hawkeye controlled long stretches of possession, created quality chances, and showed composure against a well‑organized NAIA opponent.

April 11 Results

RedTails 1, Cornell College 0  

RedTails 1, Upper Iowa 1  

Two matches in one day didn't slow the group's momentum. The RedTails displayed their style, discipline, and spring development throughout both contests, earning a win and a draw behind Hobson's sharp finishing.

April 12 Results 

Mount Mercy 2, RedTails 1

  • RedTails' goal: Luke Hobson, assisted by George Mills

  • A competitive matchup against a strong NAIA program, with Hawkeye controlling stretches of play and creating quality chances despite heavy legs from the previous day.

Mount Mercy 3, RedTails (Second Team) 0

  • A committed effort from the squad, showing work rate and determination throughout the match.

Coach Jorge Sierra Galeas commented, "The boys had a good performance, just tired legs from two games on Saturday."