GRUNDY CENTER — Dike-New Hartford struck first Friday night.

Grundy Center had the better answer.

The Spartans overcame an early deficit, grabbed the lead before halftime and shut out Dike-New Hartford over the final two quarters to earn a 21-13 victory Friday, Sept. 11, in Grundy Center.

Grundy Center improved to 2-1 with its second consecutive victory after opening the season with a loss to Aplington-Parkersburg.