Seattle High Schools Just Got Their State Soccer Brackets and Fans Should Be HYPED!

Alright, Emerald City! You wanna know what's kicking off this week? The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) high school boys soccer state tournaments, that's what! The brackets just dropped and it's officially go time for our local squads battling for state glory. Semifinals and finals for Class 3A and 4A are set for Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 29 and 30. For Class 1A and 2A, Federal Way Memorial Stadium will host the championship action. Get ready, because the road to a state title starts NOW!

Big School Brackets: 4A and 3A Showdowns Kick Off!

First up, the big boys in Class 4A are hitting the pitch fast! We've got No. 6 Skyview squaring off against our very own No. 11 Lincoln of Seattle, an awesome matchup set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Skyline High School. Can the Abes pull off the upset? We are here for it! Don't forget No. 3 Skyline hosting No. 14 Emerald Ridge at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, also at Skyline High School. And over in Tacoma, No. 1 Stadium takes on No. 16 Hanford at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Stadium Bowl. Other local-ish teams like No. 2 Chiawana vs. No. 15 Mount Si and No. 5 Newport vs. No. 12 Olympia are also in the mix, with Newport hosting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. Moving over to Class 3A, things get even crazier with some play-in games leading to the first round on Friday, May 22. Our No. 1 seed Mercer Island is waiting to face the winner of Kennewick or Bellarmine Prep at 7 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. No. 2 Shorewood is also at home, taking on the winner of Decatur and Mountain View at 7 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium. Talk about local talent, No. 6 Shorecrest meets No. 11 Bishop Blanchet at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Curtis High School. Plus, No. 7 Eastside Catholic faces No. 10 Inglemoor at 5 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium, and No. 8 Lakeside gets No. 9 Ridgeline at 5 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. This bracket is absolutely stacked with Seattle-area teams!

2A and 1A Battles: Who's Advancing?

The smaller schools are bringing the heat too! In Class 2A, No. 1 Bainbridge is hitting the field at home against No. 16 East Valley (Spokane) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. That's a huge home advantage to kick things off. And keep an eye on No. 8 Nathan Hale, who battles No. 9 Toppenish at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at North East Athletic Complex. You know those games are going to be absolute grinders. We’re talking about high stakes from the jump! Finally, for Class 1A, the action starts Friday, May 22, and it’s a packed day. No. 2 Vashon Island is at home, set to face the winner of Tonasket and Medical Lake at 7 p.m. at Vashon Island High School. And No. 3 King’s Way Christian will be watching the University Prep vs. Lynden Christian game to see who they play. These matchups are tight, and every goal is going to feel like a game-winner. So, there you have it, folks! The first round is set, the energy is through the roof, and our local high school teams are ready to leave it all on the field. This week is just the beginning. Who are you rooting for? Get out there and support these young athletes as they chase state glory!

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