Boys soccer

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’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)
Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys soccer downs Murphy, stays unbeaten

The Warriors storm to a 4-1 win and claim their fifth straight victory in league play.

Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Eddy Olson, left, and Shorecrest's Mason Dougherty jump for a header Tuesday evening at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 3, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022 All-Area high school boys soccer teams

A look at the top prep boys soccer players in the area this spring.

Edmonds-Woodway's Eddy Olson, left, and Shorecrest's Mason Dougherty jump for a header Tuesday evening at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on May 3, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Caden Kaasa, the 2022 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, stands on his home turf Friday, June 24, 2022, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Caden Kaasa

The Monroe senior scored a school-record 29 goals and led the Bearcats to a third-place finish at state.

Caden Kaasa, the 2022 Boys Soccer Player of the Year, stands on his home turf Friday, June 24, 2022, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Spring 2022 All-Wesco teams

Athletes honored in baseball, boys soccer, golf, girls tennis, softball and track and field.

Kamiak’s Daniel Kim tees off at the Tom Dolan Memorial Invitational at the Everett Golf & Country Club on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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State soccer: Monroe boys bounce back to claim 3rd place

The Bearcats rebound from a tough semifinals loss to rout O’Dea 6-0.

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