TAMA — The South Tama County/East Marshall boys’ soccer team was unable to capitalize on its home-field advantage, falling 4-2 to Iowa Falls-Alden in Thursday’s opening round of Class 2A Substate 3 play.

The Trojans bowed out with a 6-11 final record. Iowa Falls-Alden (9-8) advances to face sixth-ranked Gilbert (14-2) in Monday’s substate semifinals in Gilbert. Seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier (8-6) hosts Hudson (9-7) in the other semifinal.