DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - The Bishop Heelan Crusaders were at Mediacom Stadium Friday, where they went toe-to-toe against the Gilbert Tigers for the 2A Soccer Championship.

The Crusaders were the defending champs, winning the tournament last year, but the Tigers pulled away with a 3-2 victory this year.

The game started with the Tigers taking a 2-0 lead, but by halftime, the Crusaders tied it up 2-2.

The Tigers would go on to score their third goal in the second period and would maintain that lead until the end of the game.

The Crusaders came into the championship with an 18-2 overall record, while Gilbert’s record was 20-0-5.

Heelan got to the finals after beating Wahlert, Dubuque 2-1 during overtime in the quarterfinals, before beating Williamsburg 7-0 in the semifinals.

Jayson Moe

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