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No. 15 Johnson County Falls to Iowa Lakes in Plains District Championship

The photo captures an intense soccer moment near the goal. A goalkeeper dressed in a bright red uniform is airborne, holding the ball securely with both hands just above the goal line. Several players from two different teams, wearing green and white uniforms, are positioned close to the goal, likely anticipating or reacting to the play. The goal net with hexagonal patterns is clearly visible, and the scene is set outdoors on a sunny day with green foliage in the background. The players appear to be in a defensive or attacking formation during what looks like a corner kick or a cross into the box.
JCCC goalkeeper Daniel Wozniakk goes up for a save.

Scoring Summary

1st - 9:00 - Emmanuel Benazra (Iowa Lakes Community College)
1st - 17:00 - Jugene Wessels (Iowa Lakes Community College)
1st - 30:00 - Jose Velasquez (Iowa Lakes Community College)
2nd - 85:00 - Kenta Yagi (Iowa Lakes Community College)
2nd - 87:00 - Zenn Thiele (Iowa Lakes Community College)

Game Leaders

Johnson County Community College
G: N/A
A: N/A
Sh: 2 Players (#12, #15) - 2
Sv: Daniel Wozniak - 6
Iowa Lakes Community College
G: 5 Players (#9, #10, #24, #27, #44) - 1
A: Jose Velasquez - 3
Sh: Team - 11
Sv: Louis Kruger - 6

Team Stats

Johnson County Community College
Iowa Lakes Community College

Shots (on goal)

9 (6)
11 (6)

Saves

6
6

Fouls

10
9

Corner Kicks

7
4

Offsides

0
0
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Posted: Nov 10, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The No. 15- ranked Johnson County Community College men's soccer team saw its postseason run come to an end with a 5-0 loss to No. 7-ranked Iowa Lakes Community College in the NJCAA Plains District Championship.

The Lakers controlled the match from the start, striking twice early and carrying a 3-0 advantage into halftime. Iowa Lakes added two more goals in the final five minutes to seal the victory.

Jose Velasquez led the Lakers with a standout performance, recording one goal and three assists. Johnson County generated six shots on goal but was unable to beat Iowa Lakes goalkeeper Louis Kruger.

Freshman goalkeeper Daniel Wozniak made six saves for the Cavaliers, who conclude their season with a 13-5-4 record.