Mercer Island's State Title Dreams Kick Off Friday, And The Whole Emerald City Is Watching

It's GO TIME, Seattle soccer fans! The WIAA high school boys state tournaments kick off this week, and I'm already buzzing. Our local squads from across the Emerald City and beyond are ready to battle, dreaming of that state trophy. The matchups are set, stakes are sky-high, and it's all starting now!

The Big Leagues: 4A and 3A Battles

Alright, let's dive into the brackets, starting with Class 4A and 3A. These squads are battling for a spot in the semifinals and finals at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 29 and 30. That trophy would look amazing in a local case!

In Class 4A, keep your eyes on No. 11 Lincoln of Seattle. Our 206 boys hit the road to face No. 6 Skyview at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Skyline High School. It's a tough test, but Lincoln is absolutely ready to represent the Emerald City! No. 3 Skyline also hosts No. 14 Emerald Ridge at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20.

Now for Class 3A, where our local talent is stacked! No. 1 Mercer Island kicks off their state run at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Mercer Island High School, waiting for the winner of No. 16 Kennewick versus No. 17 Bellarmine Prep. Talk about a high-pressure opener! No. 11 Bishop Blanchet, another Seattle-area powerhouse, clashes with No. 6 Shorecrest at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Curtis High School. And No. 8 Lakeside, also from Seattle, squares off against No. 9 Ridgeline at 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Mercer Island High School. This 3A bracket is loaded with Emerald City flavor, and the battles are going to be intense!

Crushing It In 2A and 1A

Don't sleep on Class 2A and 1A! These tournaments will deliver insane drama, with champions crowned at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

For Class 2A, our Bainbridge High School, the No. 1 seed, hosts No. 16 East Valley (Spokane) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Bainbridge High School. What a fantastic home opener! Also representing the Seattle area, No. 8 Nathan Hale is in an 8-9 showdown against No. 9 Toppenish at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the North East Athletic Complex. That one's gonna be a true nail-biter!

In Class 1A, Vashon Island, the No. 2 seed, begins their quest at home. They'll face the winner of No. 15 Tonasket versus No. 18 Medical Lake at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Vashon Island High School. University Prep also plays in a preliminary game for a shot at No. 3 King’s Way Christian. The road to Federal Way Memorial Stadium is wide open!

So, what's at stake this week? Everything! These teams are playing for school pride, for their communities, and for a chance to etch their names in WIAA history. Get out there and support these young athletes, because the energy on the pitch will be something else. We'll be watching every kick, every save, and every goal as our local teams fight for those championship weekends. Let's go, Washington soccer!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.