
Lincoln Southwest Secures Class A State Soccer Crown
Lincoln Southwest Boys Soccer edged Omaha South 1-0 in the Class A state final, delivering a clean sheet and ending a 12‑year title drought.
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Lincoln Southwest Boys Soccer edged Omaha South 1-0 in the Class A state final, delivering a clean sheet and ending a 12‑year title drought.

Hockinson defeated Pullman 2‑0 with goals from Ryder Cole‑Vogler and Brayden Clark, while Bainbridge routed East Valley 6‑1, eliminating the Knights from the tournament.

The Squalicum boys soccer squad defeated Clover Park 3-0 in their state tournament opener, with goals from Maddox Strickland, David Leslie and Cody McCaulley, and will now face Hockinson on May 23.

Both programs will contest state championships on Thursday, with historic title aspirations and top‑ranked squads poised for showdowns.

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A dramatic overtime goal by Reese Morgan delivered Fossil Ridge its second straight Class 5A championship, overcoming a resilient Mountain Vista side and challenging weather conditions.

In a rain‑soaked final at Weidner Field, Fossil Ridge edged Mountain Vista 2‑1 after a last‑second overtime goal by Reese Morgan, completing a five‑game winning streak and cementing their recent dominance.

Colorado Academy and Evergreen each secured their third straight titles, while Forge Christian claimed a fourth in 2A and Fossil Ridge captured a second consecutive 5A championship in an overtime thriller.

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The Highlanders closed their regular season with a dominant 8‑1 win, highlighted by Avery Steger’s comeback goal, as they prepare for the upcoming regional tournament.
In a dramatic overtime finish, Fossil Ridge defeated Mountain Vista to claim its second consecutive Class 5A girls soccer title, highlighted by Reese Morgan’s decisive goal and a season defined by resilience and defensive excellence.

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The Crested Butte Titans fell 1-0 to Frontier Academy in the 2A state quarterfinals, ending a season that delivered a league title and a 10‑3‑4 record.
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The Buena Vista girls' soccer team placed second in the Colorado 2A State Championship, losing 2‑0 to Forge Christian, and thanked sponsors as they look forward to next season.
The Saints' historic run, fueled by confidence, teamwork and key moments, will culminate in a showdown against the state powerhouse.

The Colorado 2A girls soccer championship was decided in dramatic fashion as Forge Christian’s defense held firm while junior Kali Knight and senior Emily Gilbert struck late to seal a 2‑0 win.

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Forge Christian’s Kali Knight scored the decisive goal in the second half, sparking a 2‑0 victory that ended Buena Vista’s 15‑game streak.

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