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Sedro-Woolley beats Lynnwood 1-0 in shootout

Published 9:29 pm Saturday, May 5, 2012

By David Phan For The Herald

BOTHELL — One of the best seasons in Lynnwood’s history ended in the worst possible way.

Sedro-Woolley edged the Royals 3-2 in a shootout to prevail 1-0 in a loser-out 3A District 1 boys soccer game Saturday at Lynnwood High School.

The Cubs’ victory was sealed when sophomore goalkeeper Michael Moser dove to his left to deflect a shot by Lynnwood’s Vihn Nham.

Sedro-Woolley’s Kyle Witzel, Isaac Swenson and Obed Camacho converted on their shots against Royals goalkeeper Jose Del Rio, while Lynnwood’s Momodou Drammeh and Denden Russom were successful in their shot attempts against Moser in the shootout.

The Cubs mobbed Moser in front of the goal, while the Royals (9-6-2) were left to ponder the disappointing end to the year.

“We had a great season,” Lynnwood coach Ryan Camden said. “That’s what we’re going to focus on. Finishing third in league, we made history in Lynnwood. Lucky for us we’re going to be strong next year. The majority of players will be seniors with some new sophomores coming in.

“Heads shouldn’t be down now. We’re just going to move on from this.”

The Royals won’t be moving on with Del Rio, one of only four seniors on the roster.

“He’s been the leader of the program,” Camden said. “He will be missed for sure. He’s going to take this on to college. He’s not done. I wish him the best of luck.”

Lynnwood seemed tentative in the first half but then came out strong early in the second half. Still the Royals weren’t able to find the back of the net.

“A lot of it was nerves in the first half,” Camden said. “Regardless I’m really proud of them. I really hate when it comes down to a shootout whatever team you’re playing.”

Sedro-Woolley (8-7-2) faces the winner of Everett/Shorewood at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium.

At Lynnwood High School

Goals—Shootout: Witzel (SW), Swenson (SW), Camacho (SW); Drammeh (L), Russom (L). Goalkeepers—Sedro-Woolley: Moser. Lynnwood: Del Rio. Records—Sedro-Woolley 8-7-2 overall; Lynnwood 9-6-2.

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