Albert Lea junior Tim Chalmers eyes the ball Thursday night at home. The Tigers lost to Northfield 8-1 with the one goal coming from Chalmers on a penalty kick. Kelly Hendrickson/For the Albert Lea Tribune

Senior Jared Turrubiartes keeps the ball in front of him Thursday night against Northfield. Kelly Hendrickson/For the Albert Lea Tribune

Sophomore Alex Palmer takes a header Thursday night against Northfield. Kelly Hendrickson/For the Albert Lea Tribune

Junior Kadin Indrelie keeps the ball away from the Albert Lea goal early in the match against Northfield. kelly Hendrickson/For the Albert Lea Tribune