Stromberg’s penalty kick helps send Waverly-Shell Rock back to the 2A state finals

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A right-footed penalty kick from senior Anna Stromberg provided the only tally needed to put the Go-Hawks back where they feel they belong.

Katelyn Eggena and the Waverly-Shell Rock defense walled off Pella, not allowing a single goal.

“It was whoever wanted it more,” said Stromberg. “I think that’s really what we did. We were winning 50-50 balls and being aggressive, we did everything I could ask my team to do.”

For the third time in three years, Waverly-Shell Rock will take on Dallas Center-Grimes in the 2A girls state soccer finals.

“It’s gonna be awesome,” said Waverly-Shell Rock head coach Scott Schara. “They’re a great team, well coached, and it’s just playing for a state championship so it’s always awesome.”

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