Yes, last Saturday’s 31-26 state-semifinal victory over Bothell was sweet.
But Skyline has made it clear, the mission isn’t complete.
Trouble piled on for Skyline at the start of the second half.
Skyline Spartans vs. Bothell Cougars
Debate continues between Skyline and Bothell fans as to who has the better team. Come Saturday evening, all those questions will be put to rest.
When Michelle Bretl’s penalty shot skidded into the lower left corner of the net Saturday night at Lakewood’s Harry Lang Stadium, the celebration was on.
Skyline earned its second straight 4A state soccer title Saturday evening, beating rival Issaquah 2-1 via a shootout.
Over the last three weeks, Skyline has found a pretty successful formula — crush an opponents’ spirit early, and cruise to the finish.
All the pieces were in place for Issaquah.
Down 10, the Eagles were set to receive the ball to start the second half. As a bonus, the gusting wind was at their back.
Sometimes the best things come to those who wait.
And sometimes, in the case of the Skyline girls soccer team, it’s better just to get it out of the way quickly and hold on.
No matter how many times Skyline first-year head swim coach Susan Simpkins saw the evidence, she still couldn’t believe it.
Problems continued to mount for Issaquah.
Geared for a deep run into the playoffs — possibly another state soccer title — Eastlake’s season came to an abrupt end Tuesday night during the opening round of the state tournament.
Chalk up another one for the Eastlake girls cross country team.
For the second consecutive year, and the second time in school history, the Wolves won a 4A team cross country title.
Skyline blew the competition away at Saturday’s Sea-King 4A District championships, claiming the team title with 246 points. Garfield finished second with 166 points.
More offensive yards, less penalty yardage, a longer time of possession.
Eastlake topped Jackson in just about statistical category on Saturday night, except one very costly one — fewer turnovers.
What’s the best cure for a disappointing loss?
For Skyline, a 42-0 state-qualifying victory over of Kentridge did the trick.
The Issaquah volleyball team couldn’t have picked a better time to catch fire.
A victory over a rival is sweet by itself.
Factor in a KingCo 4A soccer championship, redemption from a regular-season loss, and an automatic berth to the state tournament, and Issaquah’s post-game celebration Tuesday night explains itself.
The Issaquah boys cross country team continued to break school records Saturday in Kelso, winning the program’s first ever district championship
Issaquah captured fourth place overall at last weekend’s KingCo League Swim Meet at Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island.