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Little Cyclones Face Des Moines North tonight
The Ames LIttle Cyclones will open the football season tonight against underdog Des Moines North.
Ames High School opens the football season at home tonight.
The Little Cyclones varsity squad will face off against Des Moines North at 7:30 p.m.
Ames finished last year with a 9-3 record and placed second in its conference. North ended the last season 1-8 and fifth in its conference.
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Both teams are members of the Central Iowa Metropolitan League but play different conferences.
Ames Patch will be on the sidelines. Check back later for photos.
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