The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk boys soccer team is gaining some recognition at the state level. In the preseason poll from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association, Mid-Prairie is ranked 10th in class 1A. The Golden Hawks won their season opener Tuesday over Mediapolis in Wellman 3-0 behind a pair of goals from Zeus Fugate.

Mid-Prairie is joined by fellow River Valley Conference schools Iowa City Regina and West Liberty tied at No. 4. Burlington, Notre Dame is the top ranked team in class 1A. Other schools appearing in the poll are No. 2 Solon, No. 3 Greene County, No. 6 Waterloo Columbus, No. 7 Treynor, Denver and West Central Valley tied at No. 8, Albia No. 11, AHST and Mediapolis tied at No. 12, Dyersville Beckman and Pella Christian tied at No. 14 and Postville checking in at No. 16.

The Golden Hawks will next be on the pitch Tuesday when they host the Tipton Tigers.