Girls soccer

Shorewood’s Diana Tuilevuka maneuvers around Monroe defender Faith Gunter to shoot and score during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest, Shorewood girls soccer teams clinch state berths

The Scots and Stormrays win their district semifinal matches to secure state spots and advance to the district championship.

Shorewood’s Diana Tuilevuka maneuvers around Monroe defender Faith Gunter to shoot and score during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest draws with Shorewood, clinches Wesco 3A/2A soccer title

Taylor Christensen nets a 2nd-half equalizer and the Scots earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw to secure the league crown.

Shorecrest’s Esmerelda Fogg sends a ball away while being pressured against Shorewood on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Mountlake Terrace Hawks rally before the match against Archbishop Murphy Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

After years of struggles, unbeaten Terrace girls thriving in Wesco 3A/2A

The Hawks won just one game during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The rising program hasn’t lost yet this fall.

The Mountlake Terrace Hawks rally before the match against Archbishop Murphy Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak players celebrate a goal during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak tops Kamiak in key Wesco 4A soccer clash

Ryann Reynolds strikes again, scoring in the 41st minute to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 win in a pivotal league showdown.

Glacier Peak players celebrate a goal during the game against Kamiak on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Georgia Franck, left, Mountlake Terrace's Claire August vie for control of a loose ball Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Georgia Franck, left, Mountlake Terrace's Claire August vie for control of a loose ball Thursday night at Lynnwood High School in Lynnwood, Washington on September 22, 2022. The Hawks and Wildcats finished the match with 1-1 tie. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep girls soccer season preview: Teams and players to watch

A look at the area’s top squads and athletes on the soccer pitch this fall.

Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, heads the ball with Everett’s Brittney Lemke Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, celebrates her second score Mak Kunz Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish's Sara Rodgers, left, celebrates her second score Mak Kunz Tuesday evening in Everett, Washington on September 13, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 3-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Cheyenne Rodgers is a talented three-sport athlete who played a key role in the success of the Panthers' soccer, basketball and track relay teams this year. Photographed in Snohomish, Washington on July 7, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish’s Cheyenne Rodgers is a talented three-sport athlete who played a key role in the success of the Panthers' soccer, basketball and track relay teams this year. Photographed in Snohomish, Washington on July 7, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Clara Miceli, left, and Snohomish's Sara Rodgers chase a throw in Thursday night at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds on October 7, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school girls soccer teams

A look at the top prep girls soccer players in the area from the fall 2021 season.

Edmonds-Woodway's Clara Miceli, left, and Snohomish's Sara Rodgers chase a throw in Thursday night at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds on October 7, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jordyn Latta, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our All-Area girls soccer player of the year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Jordyn Latta

The senior striker helped lead Archbishop Murphy to the 2A state title and a perfect 23-0 season.

Jordyn Latta, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our All-Area girls soccer player of the year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Allie Williams, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our November athlete of the month. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

November Athlete of the Month: Archbishop Murphy’s Allie Williams

The senior goalkeeper was an “unsung hero” in the Wildcats’ run to a perfect season and 2A state title.

Allie Williams, senior of Archbishop Murphy High School, is our November athlete of the month. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy celebrates winning the 2A state championship at Shoreline Stadium on November 20, 2021. The Wildcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy girls cap perfect season with 2A state title

The Wildcats beat Hockinson 2-0 in the title game and finish the season with a perfect 23-0 record.

Archbishop Murphy celebrates winning the 2A state championship at Shoreline Stadium on November 20, 2021. The Wildcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy celebrates a goal by Archbishop Murphy's Jordyn Latta  in the second half Friday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 19, 2021. The Wildcats advance to the state championships with the 2-1 win over the Rapids. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy rallies into girls soccer state title tilt

Jordyn Latta scores twice as the Wildcats, who hadn’t trailed all season, advanced to face Hockinson.

Archbishop Murphy celebrates a goal by Archbishop Murphy's Jordyn Latta  in the second half Friday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 19, 2021. The Wildcats advance to the state championships with the 2-1 win over the Rapids. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Arlington's Maddy Stivers kicks the ball loose from Archbishop Murphy's Taylor Campbell at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A look at Archbishop Murphy’s 2A state girls soccer semifinal

The Wildcats take on Columbia River on Friday night with a berth in the state title game at stake.

Arlington's Maddy Stivers kicks the ball loose from Archbishop Murphy's Taylor Campbell at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Seedings revealed for state soccer, small-school volleyball tourneys

Six local girls soccer teams and two volleyball teams found out who they play this week.

The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Sierra Fisher. left, and Snohomish's Sara Rodgers struggle for control of the ball Tuesday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 2, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sister duo propels Snohomish girls soccer to state berth

Cheyenne and Sara Rodgers lift the Panthers past Edmonds-Woodway 2-0 in a 3A district semifinal.

Edmonds-Woodway's Sierra Fisher. left, and Snohomish's Sara Rodgers struggle for control of the ball Tuesday night at Shoreline Stadium on November 2, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Glacier Peak junior Chloe Seelhoff scored 12 goals and had seven assists for the Grizzlies during their shortened nine-game schedule. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

GP soccer star Chloe Seelhoff picked for All-American game

The Grizzlies senior is a UW commit and one of three players selected from the state.

Glacier Peak junior Chloe Seelhoff scored 12 goals and had seven assists for the Grizzlies during their shortened nine-game schedule. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jackson's Avery Friedricksen jumps to trap the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson girls soccer rallies past GP for shared Wesco 4A title

Kaeden Hansen nets a pair of 2nd-half goals and the Timberwolves win 2-1 to split the league crown.

Jackson's Avery Friedricksen jumps to trap the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Elyse Baker practices with the Lake Stevens High girls soccer team on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

September Athlete of the Month: Lake Stevens’ Elyse Baker

The standout senior is 4-year varsity player and key contributor for the Vikings.

Elyse Baker practices with the Lake Stevens High girls soccer team on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy girls soccer team eyes deep playoff run

The undefeated Wildcats have outscored opponents 59-3 so far this season.

The Wildcats celebrate a goal in the first half of play at Archbishop Murphy High School Tuesday night in Everett on September 14, 2021. The Wildcats won 6-1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)