Iowa City High scored a pair of first-half goals and beat Washington, 2-1, Tuesday in a showdown of top-5 ranked boys soccer teams at Kingston Stadium.

Fernando Pacheco's breakaway goal in the 17th minute gave No. 3 City High a 1-0 lead.

The Little Hawks (12-2, 10-1 MVC) stretched their lead to 2-0 on a penalty kick by JD McCullough in the 37th minute.

No. 5 Washington (12-3, 9-2) scored on a penalty kick by Austin Bergstrom in the 65th minute.

Iowa City High took over sole possession of first place in the Mississippi Division.

Iowa City High 2, Washington 1

Goals -- ICH: Fernando Pacheco, JD McCullough; CRW: Austin Bergstrom. Assists -- ICH: McCullough.