![Xavier's Katie Ives lines up a shot at the net during the second half of Thursday's 3A State semifinal soccer game in Des Moines. Ives scored the Saints' lone goal on a free kick to give Xavier a 1-0 win over Ankeny Centennial.(MSR Photo by Margaret O'Banion)](/images/resized/images/photos/06_310_230.jpg)
Ives boots Saints into 2A semifinals
DES MOINES - Katie Ives did not grow up as a member of girls soccer dynasty at Xavier High School, but she certainly knew about the Saints and their amazing success as a young player in the Jefferson district.
Ives transferred from Jefferson to Xavier last year and did her part Thursday to keep the Saints in contention for an unprecedented ninth state title in a row.
Ives lofted in a free kick from about 40 yards away with 28 minutes, 51 seconds left in the second half to help Xavier blank Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, in the opening round of the Class 2A state tournament on a windy day at the Cownie Soccer Park.
Xavier (11-7) will face North Scott (17-4) in the semifinals Friday at 2:30 p.m. on Field 6.
Last Updated on Thursday, 12 June 2014 21:40