Lincoln of Seattle Is Kicking Off State and Nobody's Prepared for the Bracket Chaos

Alright, Seattle, buckle up! It's state tournament time for WIAA high school boys soccer, and trust me, the brackets are absolutely fire. This isn't just a casual kickabout, folks, these are the games that define seasons, careers, and bragging rights. The first-round matchups are locked in and the drama kicks off this week! We're talking high stakes, incredible talent, and that raw passion only high school sports can deliver. Get ready to cheer on our local squads as they chase championship glory!

Class 4A: The Top Seeds Are Ready to Roll!

The Class 4A bracket is stacked, and the action starts fast. Top-seeded Stadium kicks things off against No. 16 Hanford at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, right there at the legendary Stadium Bowl. Then, on Wednesday, May 20, it's a whirlwind: No. 2 Chiawana faces No. 15 Mount Si, time TBD. Skyline, the No. 3 seed, battles No. 14 Emerald Ridge at 7 p.m. at Skyline High School, while No. 4 Davis takes on No. 13 Issaquah at 6 p.m. at Zaepfel Stadium. Our own No. 11 Lincoln of Seattle has a tough road, matching up against No. 6 Skyview at 7 p.m., also on Wednesday, May 20, at Skyline High School. Don't forget about No. 5 Newport versus No. 12 Olympia at 7 p.m. at Newport High School, No. 7 Eastmont against No. 10 Puyallup (TBD), and No. 8 Sumner versus No. 9 Lewis and Clark at 7 p.m. at Sunset Chev Stadium. This bracket is going to be wild!

Classes 3A and 2A: Emerald City Talent Everywhere

Class 3A is also packed with local contenders, all playing on Friday, May 22. No. 1 Mercer Island will host the winner of No. 16 Kennewick and No. 17 Bellarmine Prep at 7 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. No. 2 Shorewood takes on the winner of No. 15 Decatur and No. 18 Mountain View at 7 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium. Meanwhile, No. 3 Silas faces the winner of No. 14 Auburn Mountainview and No. 19 Edmonds-Woodway at 8 p.m. at Curtis High School. Other big games include No. 4 Gig Harbor versus the winner of No. 13 Walla Walla and No. 20 North Thurston (TBD), No. 5 Heritage against No. 12 Mount Vernon (TBD), No. 6 Shorecrest battling No. 11 Bishop Blanchet at 6 p.m. at Curtis High School, No. 7 Eastside Catholic clashing with No. 10 Inglemoor at 5 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium, and No. 8 Lakeside versus No. 9 Ridgeline at 5 p.m. at Mercer Island High School.

Switching gears to Class 2A, the first round sees some intense matchups, mostly on Wednesday, May 20, but one on Tuesday, May 19. No. 1 Bainbridge takes on No. 16 East Valley (Spokane) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Bainbridge High School. No. 2 Squalicum will face No. 15 Clover Park (TBD), while No. 3 Columbia River hosts No. 14 Steilacoom at 6 p.m. at Columbia River High School. Mark your calendars for No. 4 Fife against No. 13 R.A. Long at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Fife High School. And don't miss No. 8 Nathan Hale versus No. 9 Toppenish at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the North East Athletic Complex. Other games include No. 5 East Valley (Yakima) against No. 12 Sehome at 5 p.m. at Earl Barden Stadium, No. 6 Cedarcrest versus No. 11 Lynden at 6 p.m. at Cedarcrest High School, and No. 7 Pullman against No. 10 Hockinson at 5 p.m. at Pullman High School. This is going to be a battle!

Class 1A: Smaller Schools, Huge Stakes

Finally, in Class 1A, the first-round action is all set for Friday, May 22. No. 1 Cascade faces the winner of No. 16 Wahulke and No. 17 Eastside Prep at 1 p.m. at Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Our local No. 2 Vashon Island goes up against the winner of No. 15 Tonasket and No. 18 Medical Lake at 7 p.m. at Vashon Island High School. There's also No. 3 King’s Way Christian versus the winner of No. 14 University Prep and No. 19 Lynden Christian (TBD), and No. 4 Cashmere against the winner of No. 13 Wapato and No. 20 Lakeside at 3 p.m. at Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Rounding out the bracket, we've got No. 5 Raymond-South Bend versus No. 12 Meridian at 7 p.m. at Apple Bowl, Wenatchee, No. 6 Cedar Park Christian against No. 11 Cascade Christian (TBD), No. 7 Royal versus No. 10 Elma at 5 p.m. at Vashon Island High School, and No. 8 Fort Vancouver battling No. 9 Connell at 5 p.m. at Apple Bowl, Wenatchee. Every single one of these games matters!

The road to the state title is officially underway! The 3A and 4A state semifinals and finals are going down at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 29 and 30, while the 1A and 2A tournaments will crown their champions at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. So, grab your gear, represent your school, and let's get loud for these incredible young athletes. It's going to be an unforgettable ride to the championship!

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