The 2026 4A Boys Soccer Championships final unfolded under the lights at Sparks Stadium on a Saturday night, drawing a packed crowd eager to see the culmination of a season that had seen Eastmont remain unbeaten.
After a goalless first half, Eastmont erupted after the break, netting three times in the second half. Aaron Leon was the catalyst, completing a hat trick that put the visitors ahead and forced Sumner onto the back foot.
Sumner managed to pull one back in the 88th minute when Aiden Vannoy found the net, but the late strike proved only a consolation as Eastmont held on for a 3-1 victory.
Eastmont’s march to the title had been flawless, dispatching Puyallup, Mount Si and Seattle’s Lincoln before the final, a streak that underscored their dominance throughout the tournament.
A historic weekend for Sumner athletics
The win capped a remarkable week for the Sumner school district, where the same district celebrated a girls basketball team that fell short in the 4A state championship game to Davis, while the baseball squad had already secured the 4A crown on Saturday evening in Everett.
Earlier in the day, Sumner’s football program added another chapter to its legacy by claiming its second straight 4A state title, a feat that follows a historic year that also saw the baseball team lift the state trophy.
Sumner High School, located in Washington, Puyallup, and its counterpart Eastmont High School in Washington, Wenatchee, both saw their athletes shine, with the latter’s Aaron Leon emerging as the tournament’s standout scorer.
The broader community in Washington, Everett also rejoiced, as the city’s own football team secured back‑to‑back championships, highlighting the region’s deep talent pool across multiple sports.