Stanwood girls soccer advances to district semifinals

Kyler Burke scored two goals and provided an assist to lead the Stanwood girls soccer team to a district semifinal berth on Saturday. The Spartans defeated Monroe 3-2 at Stanwood High School.

Burke’s performance was the deciding factor in the game. Her two goals, along with the assist, helped Stanwood overcome a competitive effort by the Monroe team. The Spartans now stand with a record of 14 wins, two losses, and one tie.

Gracelynn Ryand and Kylynn Knodel each registered an assist for Stanwood. The team will face Edmonds-Woodway in the district semifinals. That match is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium.

Edmonds-Woodway earned its spot in the semifinals with a penalty kick shootout victory over Ferndale. The Warriors goalkeeper, Ella Bryant, made the necessary save to end the game. The score was 1-0 in favor of Edmonds-Woodway after regulation and overtime, with the shootout ending 5-4.

Abby Tracy, Juliana Brown, Itzel Wilson, Alysha White, and Bella Drietzler each scored a penalty kick for Edmonds-Woodway. The Warriors also hold a record of 10 wins, five losses, and three ties. They will meet Stanwood on Tuesday for a place in the state tournament.

In other district play, Shorecrest defeated Meadowdale 5-1. Pip Watkinson scored two goals and assisted on another for the Scots. Olivia Taylor added two more goals for Shorecrest, which will face Snohomish on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium.

Meadowdale scored an equalizer in the 18th minute through Scarlet Miller. The team will play Shorewood at 4 p.m. Tuesday in a loser-out match at Shoreline Stadium. Snohomish also advanced to the semifinals after a 2-0 win over Shorewood.

Lake Stevens secured a trip to the state tournament with a 2-1 victory over Woodinville. The Vikings will face third-seeded Issaquah in a bi-district semifinal on Wednesday at home. Their record is 11 wins, three losses, and two ties.

The district tournament saw various results across class divisions. King’s locked up a spot in the Class 1A district championship with a volleyball sweep of Eastside Prep. Fellowship Christian won the 1B district title in volleyball. In cross country, King’s won the 1A district title in the 5,000-meter race.