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The Buffs open the 2026 season with home games against Adams State and Fort Lewis College, then head to Colorado Christian, hoping to improve on a seventh‑place preseason projection.
Mercer Island secured its second straight WIAA boys soccer state championship with a 1‑0 victory over Shorewood, while Shorewood advanced to the title match after a tense shootout. The tournament also highlighted standout individual performances and the rich histories of the competing programs.
Shorewood edged Bishop Blanchet in a 5‑4 shootout, while Mercer Island routed Gig Harbor 3‑0. Both teams chase legacy as they prepare for Saturday night’s title clash.
A look at the standout individual performances from recent games and the exciting matchups on the horizon.