Girls soccer

Everett’s Avery Marsall takes a shot during the game against Monroe on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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

A look at the top prep girls soccer players in the area this fall.

 

Shorewood senior midfielder Amelia Severn is photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2023 Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Amelia Severn

The University of Gonzaga-bound senior netted 24 goals and 23 assists for 3A district champion Shorewood.

 

Shorecrest players celebrate their victory against Lakeside during the WIAA 3A Girls Soccer Semifinal on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Carl Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shorecrest victorious in penalty-kick thriller, reaches 3A state title game

The Scots top Lakeside (Seattle) in the semifinals and move on to face Roosevelt for the championship.

 

Shorecrest’s Bailey Matthew (2) fights for the ball during the Shorecrest and Roosevelt Class 3A girls soccer state championship game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Shorecrest lost, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shorecrest falls to Roosevelt in 3A state title match

The Scots’ run as the No. 9 seed falls one win short in a 4-1 loss.

Shorecrest’s Bailey Matthew (2) fights for the ball during the Shorecrest and Roosevelt Class 3A girls soccer state championship game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Shorecrest lost, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Tayvi Khann (8) moves with the ball during a Shorecrest girls soccer team practice at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Underdog’ Shorecrest seeks to extend run in 3A state tournament

After upsetting top-seeded Bellevue, the Scots are a win away from the 3A state title game. They face Lakeside (Seattle) in the semifinals Friday.

Tayvi Khann (8) moves with the ball during a Shorecrest girls soccer team practice at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington running back Caleb Reed takes a handoff against Ballard during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Seedings released for state football, soccer, small-school volleyball

Lake Stevens and Arlington football and Shorewood girls soccer receive the highest marks for local squads.

Arlington running back Caleb Reed takes a handoff against Ballard during a playoff matchup Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin gets pushed to the ground while trying to get to the ball during a district playoff matchup against Ferndale on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin gets pushed to the ground while trying to get to the ball during a district playoff matchup against Ferndale on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett’s Avery Marsall tries to fend off a defender during a district playoff matchup against Oak Harbor on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett’s late-season surge falls one win shy of state

The Seagulls’ recent run of success ends in a 1-0 loss to Oak Harbor in a winner-to-state, loser-out district tournament game.

Everett’s Avery Marsall tries to fend off a defender during a district playoff matchup against Oak Harbor on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players react to a goal during a game between Lake Stevens and Kamiak at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 4-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lake Stevens players react to a goal during a game between Lake Stevens and Kamiak at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 4-2. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Mia Ehdaie (7) boxes a corner flag after scoring a goal during a soccer game between Shorewood and Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Shorewood won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shorewood’s Mia Ehdaie (7) boxes a corner flag after scoring a goal during a soccer game between Shorewood and Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood Stadium in Shoreline, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Shorewood won, 4-0. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A Lake Stevens player reacts to a goal during a girls soccer game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: Lake Stevens opens league play with victory over GP

The Vikings get goals from Zoe Hopkins and Olivia Fast in a 2-1 win over the Grizzlies.

A Lake Stevens player reacts to a goal during a girls soccer game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 2-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy races to control the 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)

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.

Archbishop Murphy's Chloe McCoy races to control the 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)
Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Public Schools Athlete of The Year Abby Surowiec poses for a photo at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022-23 Girls High School Athlete of the Year: Abby Surowiec

The 11-time varsity letter winner at Cascade was a team captain in softball and basketball, and a leader on the soccer pitch.

Everett Public Schools Athlete of The Year Abby Surowiec poses for a photo at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / 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 notebook: Locals named to all-state girls soccer teams

Plus, Granite Falls and Sultan winter athletes honored by Emerald Sound Conference, and Lake Stevens football coaches recognized.

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 senior Sara Rodgers is The Herald���s 2022 Girls Soccer Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2022 Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Sara Rodgers

The Idaho-bound senior topped 30 goals for the 2nd consecutive season and led Snohomish back to the 3A state tournament.

Snohomish senior Sara Rodgers is The Herald���s 2022 Girls Soccer Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin keeps the ball away from Auburn Mountainview’s Lucy Montiel and Kamryn Kuolt during a first round game in the 3A State Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, Edmonds District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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

A look at the top prep girls soccer players in the area this fall.

Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin keeps the ball away from Auburn Mountainview’s Lucy Montiel and Kamryn Kuolt during a first round game in the 3A State Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, Edmonds District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Shorecrest and Bellevue girls soccer teams line up on the field before a 3A state semifinal match on Nov. 18, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

Shorecrest falls to Bellevue in 3A state girls soccer semis

The Scots can’t overcome a stingy Wolverines defense in a 1-0 loss and will face Seattle Prep for third place on Saturday.

The Shorecrest and Bellevue girls soccer teams line up on the field before a 3A state semifinal match on Nov. 18, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)
Oak Harbor’s Carly VanGiesen and Shorecrest’s Tayvi Khann both jump for a head ball during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shorecrest girls soccer rides strong defense into 3A state final four

The Scots take a 450-minute shutout streak into Friday’s state semifinal against unbeaten Bellevue.

Oak Harbor’s Carly VanGiesen and Shorecrest’s Tayvi Khann both jump for a head ball during game on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin keeps the ball away from Auburn Mountainview’s Lucy Montiel and Kamryn Kuolt during a first round game in the 3A State Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, Edmonds District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace advances in Class 3A state girls soccer

The Hawks’ superior cutting edge in front of goal leads to a 1-0 victory over Auburn Mountainview.

Mountlake Terrace’s Natalie Cardin keeps the ball away from Auburn Mountainview’s Lucy Montiel and Kamryn Kuolt during a first round game in the 3A State Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, Edmonds District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)