A Playoff Tale of Underdogs and Overtime
The 3A state tournament delivered a night of drama on Tuesday as Bishop Blanchet, the 11th seed with a 16‑3‑2 record, knocked off top‑seeded Silas in a double‑overtime thriller.
The game opened with Kaidin Skipper striking early, slipping a shot past the Silas keeper in the 13th minute to put the visitors ahead. A little over ten minutes later, RJ McGrew rose to double the lead with a header that left the crowd roaring.
Silas refused to fold. John Cleveland’s strike before the half‑hour mark narrowed the gap, and the first half ended 2‑1. Goalkeeper Aiden Zawilski then made a clutch penalty save in the 42nd minute, preserving the slim advantage.
The deadlock persisted into the second half, and with stoppage time ticking down, Yusuf Mousa equalised, sending the match into overtime. The extra periods were a test of endurance, but the breakthrough finally came when an unnamed teammate capitalised on a scramble in the box to seal a 3‑2 victory.
Skipper’s performance earned him the tournament MVP, his goal and two assists underscoring his impact. The win also marks a milestone for Bishop Blanchet, securing a spot in the Final Four for the first time in fourteen years.
Next up, the victors will meet unbeaten Shorewood, the #2 seed at 20‑0‑1, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on Friday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. The stage is set for another showdown that could rewrite the championship narrative.