STANWOOD — The Stanwood girls soccer team was playing for a win and a possible 4A District 1 playoff berth, and it showed.
Ahead of Monroe by one point in the standings, the Spartans came out and defeated the Bearcats 2-0 at Stanwood High School Thursday to pull away in the Wesco North standings. Stanwood’s win, combined with a Snohomish loss to Everett, clinched a district playoff berth for the Spartans.
“I think it’s an extremely important win this late in the season,” Stanwood head coach Lori Stunz said. “This was huge for us … I’m really proud of the girls.”
Stanwood (7-3-4 in league and overall) got on the board with a goal by sophomore Kalina Eveland in the 28th minute and teammate Reanne Lee added another goal in the 55th minute.
Stunz also pointed to a couple of juniors on her team whom she believed also played a vital role in the Spartans’ victory.
Hailey Storbeck has been “extremely consistent” on defense, Stunz said.
She followed that up by giving credit to Riley Henderson. “She’s a definite playmaker for us,” Stunz said. “She’s behind every key play either with the assist or putting the ball in the net.”
Haley Haugstad recorded her fifth shutout of the season for the Spartans, while her counterpart, Dani Philippart stood in goal for Monroe (6-5-3).
“It was a battle,” Stunz said. “They played us all the way up to the end … with Monroe you never know.”
Everett 5, Snohomish 0: At Everett, senior forward Sele Vance scored twice (in the 49th and 52nd minutes) to lead the Seagulls to the Wesco North win. Suzy Olsen (47th minute), Laura Veith (60th) and Annie Sittauer (73rd) also scored for Everett. Kylie Beeson registered two assists and Vance, Olsen and Hannah Hawkins each had one as the ‘Gulls improved to 12-1-1 on the season. Emily Nesting recorded the shutout for Everett and the Panthers’ keeper was Cori Brown.
Cascade 3, Marysville-Pilchuck 1: At Marysville, M-P’s Krista Riozzi scored in the ninth minute, but Cascade’s goalie tandem of Whitney Hawthorne and Jessie Anderson surrendered no goals the rest of the way to help hand Cascade the Wesco North victory. Sam Munger had a goal and an assist and Kyla Woolsey and Nicole Inglesby each chipped in a goal for Cascade (4-7-3). The goalie for M-P (2-9-3) was not reported.
Lake Stevens 2, Arlington 1: At Arlington, Taryn Wright’s goal in the 72nd minute put Lake Stevens ahead for good in the Wesco North game. Wright’s goal was assisted by Desi Nickell. Lake Stevens’ first goal was scored by Kinslee Isaman off a Sandra Osborn assist. Katy Giebel scored Arlington’s goal and Kristina Longosky was credited with the assist. Kaitlin McKenzie tended goal for Lake Stevens (11-2 league and overall). Chelsea Boulton was Arlington’s (6-6) goalkeeper.
Glacier Peak 6, Mariner 0: At Snohomish, Malloy Leahy had two goals and Brooke Gilbert and Miranda Granger each had a goal as Glacier Peak scored four goals in seven minutes to take control of the Wesco South game. Leahy added another goal in the second half and Sarah Desautels also scored for the Grizzlies (3-4 in league, 6-7-1 overall). Nicole Giovine was Glacier Peak’s goalkeeper while Sandra Reyes stood in goal for Mariner (0-7, 0-13-1).
Shorecrest 1, Shorewood 0: At Shoreline, junior forward Agen Heffernan scored in the 38th minute on a pass from Ashley Desharnais as the Scots edged Shorewood (3-3-1 in league, 9-3-2 overall) in a Wesco South game. The Thunderbirds’ keeper was Madison Hollenbeck and Caroline Towles recorded the shutout for Shorecrest (5-2, 9-3-2).
Kamiak 2, Jackson 2: At Mukilteo, Megan Bolmes and Cara Wegner each scored a goal and had an assist for Jackson in the Wesco South game. Lauren Luke scored Kamiak’s first goal off a Cara Munoz assist, then Taylor Stanley scored the second goal off of a Rachel Simmons assist. Tana Foster kept goal for Kamiak (4-2-1 league, 6-5-3 overall) and KC Wilson was Jackson’s (5-0-2, 10-1-3) goalkeeper.
Meadowdale 2, Mountlake Terrace 0: At Mountlake Terrace, Julia Fjortoft scored an unassisted goal in the 10th minute, then Alisa Sagdahl scored on an assist from Mackenzie Stapleton in the 76th as the Mavericks blanked Mountlake Terrace in Wesco South action. Abbie Gustafson recorded the shutout for Meadowdale (7-0 in league, 13-1 overall) and Amy Deller minded the nets for the Hawks (2-5, 2-12).
Edmonds-Woodway 8, Lynnwood 0: At Edmonds, junior midfielder Cheyenne Smith scored a pair of goals to lead Edmonds-Woodway to the Wesco South shutout of the Royals. The Warriors improved to 2-5 in league play and 7-6-1 overall and Lynnwood drops to 1-6, 1-12-1. Justine Ponton and Kristen Lyschall shared the goalkeeping duties for E-W.
Cedarcrest 6, Coupeville 1: At Coupeville, Rachel Kevin scored two goals, Cedarcrest keepers Kori Butterfield and Jordan Cleman combined to make five saves and Cedarcrest (8-5 league, 9-5 overall) took the Cascade Conference victory. Butterfield also scored and assisted on a goal during the second half and Jamie Bottman, Clare O’Donnell and Brooke Chapman each chipped in a goal. Courtney Boyd scored Coupeville’s (2-11, 2-13) lone goal in the 78th minute. Megan Smith started in goal for Coupeville.
King’s 3, Granite Falls 0: At Shoreline, Despite the loss, Granite Falls clinched a 2A District 1 playoff spot when Archbishop Murphy defeated South Whidbey 6-1. Paige Johnson, Hillary Zevenbergen and Hillary Quinn each scored a goal and goalkeeper Carolyn Dapper blanked Granite Falls to hand King’s (11-2 league, 13-2 overall) the Cascade Conference victory. The keeper for Granite Falls (8-5, 9-5) was not reported.
Lakewood 6, Sultan 0: At Sultan, Maddie Chamberlin scored a pair of goals in the Cascade Conference victory. Anna Work, Danielle Knapp, Alicia Stott and Chantelle Van Pelt scored goals for Lakewood. Miranda Head was credited with the shutout for Lakewood (5-8 league, 6-9 overall). Sultan’s (0-13, 0-15) goalkeeper was not reported.
Boys soccer
North Sound Christian 2, Grace Academy 0: At Mountlake Terrace, Jeremy Waller scored twice (in the fifth and 29th minutes) as North Sound Christian blanked the Eagles (2-5 in league, 4-10 overall) in Northwest 1B action. Sean Choi and Tanner Mahler picked up assists for North Sound Christian (5-0-1, 7-2-1). Dallas VanEss had the shutout for the Lions. and Garrett Weinberg kept goal for Grace Academy.
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