The King’s Way Christian girls soccer team had several things going for them on Saturday entering the 1A district title match at Montesano.
The Knights had already clinched a spot in the 1A state tournament, were unbeaten, and had never trailed all season.
So when the Knights found themselves down 2-1 at halftime to Montesano, it was a new experience.
It turned out fine as MacKenzie Ellertson scored her third goal of the match with four minutes left to play as the Knights won the district title 3-2.
“It was definitely a shock for the team. We had to rally together,” Ellertson said. “It was a competely different game. We just stayed composed.”
Ellertson scored the first goal of the match, and then her shot with 14 minutes to play tied the game at 2-2.
Ellertson said the Knights will take a lot of confidence with them to state.
“(We learned) no matter the score, we can comeback,” she said.
SETON CATHOLIC 5, EATONVILLE 2 — Three goals by Tiana Scruggs and two from Missica Derhalli advanced Seton to the 1A state tournament for the first time.
Seton lead 3-1 at halftime as Elizabeth Sheldon assisted on two of the goals.
Megan McDaid-O’Neill and Scruggs had second half assists.
4A bi-district
ISSAQUAH 5, UNION 0 — Issaquah scored three goals on well-placed shots in the final 15 minutes of the first half to take the lead, and ended Union’s season.
The Titans, the second seed into the bi-district round from the 4A Greater St. Helens League, finished 14-4-2.
“They’re a quality team,” Union coach Kelcey Burris said of Issaquah. “The kids played hard. I couldn’t be more proud of the effort they gave.”
3A bi-district
COLUMBIA RIVER 4, ENUMCLAW 0 — The Chieftains punched their ticket to state with the win over Enumclaw at Burien.
Ellie Walker scored three goals, Alexis Dettling had a goal, and Emma Fisk made three saves to perserve the shutout.
SUMNER 2, PRAIRIE 0 — Sumner scored a goal 45 seconds into the match, and added a second goal with 15:45 to play to win the 3A bi-district championship match at Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner.
Both teams advance to the 3A state tournament. Pairings will be announced Sunday by the WIAA.
2A district
BLACK HILLS 2, WOODLAND 0 — The season ended for the Beavers with the loss as Black Hills advanced to state.
