Boys soccer

Edmonds-Woodway senior Ben Hanson is The Herald’s All-Area Boys Soccer Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Ben Hanson

The Edmonds-Woodway senior’s scoring and leadership helped propel the Warriors to a fourth-place finish in the 3A state tournament.

 

Edmonds-Woodway's Richard Duncan (top left), Glacier Peak's Azavier Coppin (top right), Archbishop Murphy's Gabe Herrera (bottom left) and Shorewood's Blaise Clapper. (Herald file photos)

The Herald’s 2023 All-Area high school boys soccer teams

A look at the top prep boys soccer players in the area from the 2023 season.

 

Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer overpowered by No. 1 Lincoln

The Warriors fall in the 3A state semifinals 6-1 and will face No. 7 Lakeside in the third-place game at 10 a.m. Saturday.

 

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway soccer set for showdown in state semifinals

The Warriors will face top-seeded and unbeaten Lincoln of Seattle on Friday afternoon.

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

E-W dominates Southridge to reach state soccer semifinals

The Warriors jump ahead early and stroll to a 3-0 win and will face top-seeded Lincoln (Seattle) in the final four on Friday.

Scenes during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Southridge at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Saturday May 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 3-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway players celebrate during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mead at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, May 19, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 2-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Warriors land late blow, advance in state soccer

Isaac Parreno and Ben Hanson lead Edmonds-Woodway past Mead 2-0 in the round of 16.

Edmonds-Woodway players celebrate during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mead at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, May 19, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 2-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Matthew Bereket is knocked down as he tries to get a shot off in the goal box during the game against Ballard on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood ousted from state soccer tournament

Ballard’s Great Wall shuts the Stormrays down as third-seeded Shorewood’s season ends prematurely.

Shorewood’s Matthew Bereket is knocked down as he tries to get a shot off in the goal box during the game against Ballard on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood players celebrate their victory over Mount Vernon in the 3A District Championship match on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer state tournament capsules

A look at all five local boys soccer teams competing in the state tournaments, which begin Tuesday.

Shorewood players celebrate their victory over Mount Vernon in the 3A District Championship match on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Seedings, brackets released for state baseball, boys soccer

Eleven local teams across baseball and boys soccer begin state tournament action this week.

Jackson’s Micah Coleman turns a 6-3 double play after fielding a sharp grounder against Lake Stevens during a Wesco 4A District 1/2 game on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood midfielder Dzanan Fikic and attacker Jackson Smith celebrate a second team goal in the waning minutes of their 3A District Championship victory over Mount Vernon on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorewood downs unbeaten Mount Vernon for 3A district title

The Stormrays break through late with a pair of goals in the final minutes for a 2-0 victory.

Shorewood midfielder Dzanan Fikic and attacker Jackson Smith celebrate a second team goal in the waning minutes of their 3A District Championship victory over Mount Vernon on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorecrest’s Malcolm Etches (4) and Kenny Ramirez-Moreno (11) and Mountlake Terrace’s Fedel Tewolde (18) battle for the ball during a winner-to-state Class 3A District 1 tournament game Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Shorecrest earns state berth with win over Mountlake Terrace

The Scots took control early and concluded their roller-coaster ride through the district tournament with a 3-1 victory.

Shorecrest’s Malcolm Etches (4) and Kenny Ramirez-Moreno (11) and Mountlake Terrace’s Fedel Tewolde (18) battle for the ball during a winner-to-state Class 3A District 1 tournament game Saturday at Shoreline Stadium. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson boys soccer’s season ends with 2OT loss to Bothell

The T-wolves suffer a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in double OT of a winner-to-state, loser-out match in the bi-district tournament.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda fights for the ball with Bothell’s Leif Rietz during the game on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorewood players celebrate beating Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorewood boys soccer tops E-W to earn trip to state

The Stormrays win a 2-1 thriller care of a fluke goal with just two minutes remaining.

Shorewood players celebrate beating Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Job Astudillo pulls the jersey of a Mount Vernon player while trying to get the ball during the game on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Upstart Mountlake Terrace boys soccer falls in district semis

The Cinderella Hawks lose a heartbreaker to Mount Vernon 1-0 in overtime, but still have two shots to reach state.

Mountlake Terrace’s Job Astudillo pulls the jersey of a Mount Vernon player while trying to get the ball during the game on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sund’s golden goal lifts Edmonds-Woodway to 1st league title in 20 years

The Warriors rally for a 4-3 double overtime win over Everett to cap an unbeaten regular season.

Edmonds’ Kincaid Sund and teammate Alex Plumis celebrate beating Everett to end their season undefeated on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson clinches Wesco 4A title with draw against Glacier Peak

A pair of goals from freshmen help the Timberwolves rally from a 2-0 deficit.

Jackson’s Jaden Oguda challenges Glacier Peak’s goalie Austin Riechelson for the ball after a shot during the game on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep notebook: A look at league title chases for spring sports

League titles and playoff positioning is at stake this week in baseball, softball and boys soccer.

Lake Stevens’ Hayden Villasenor takes a cut at a pitch during a game against Lynnwood on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood forward Jackson Smith bullies Edmonds-Woodway’s Anthony Pellegrini off the ball during a match on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorewood, E-W battle to tie in boys soccer thriller

The Stormrays and Warriors remain in a first-place tie in Wesco 3A/2A following Friday’s 1-1 draw.

Shorewood forward Jackson Smith bullies Edmonds-Woodway’s Anthony Pellegrini off the ball during a match on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shorewood players celebrate during a game between Monroe and Shorewood at Monroe High School on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. Shorewood won in double overtime, 3-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shorewood remains unbeaten with double OT win over Monroe

The Stormrays trail for the first time all season but keep their perfect campaign going.

Shorewood players celebrate during a game between Monroe and Shorewood at Monroe High School on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. Shorewood won in double overtime, 3-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe’s goalkeeper Dustin Jenkins grabs a shot attempt with Shorewood's Ethan Farley crashing in Saturday afternoon at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 14, 2022. The Bearcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prep boys soccer preview: 5 things to watch this season

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school boys soccer season.

Monroe’s goalkeeper Dustin Jenkins grabs a shot attempt with Shorewood's Ethan Farley crashing in Saturday afternoon at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 14, 2022. The Bearcats won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)