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Carin Larkin's goal in the sixth round of the shootout, coupled with sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Rasmussen's save, lifts Bellarmine to the girls' 4A championship over Roosevelt, 0-0 (4-3) at Federal Way. It's the fourth title for the Lions. In the shootout, Bellarmine gets goals from Christine Mintz, Katie Buser and Kim Butler before Larkin's clincher. Rasmussen, who had eight stops during regulation and overtime, goes to her right to save Roosevelt's Leah Peterson with a diving stop to her right. The Roughriders nearly scored in the dying seconds of the first half when Tiffany Fenster shot, but Rasmussen leaps to tip the ball over the net.
A Pacific Coast League between the Hungarians and Victoria United is abandoned with three minutes remaining due to a melee. Police responded and escorted the officials from the field after the referee was allegedly attacked by a Seattle player while a linesman was reportedly struck by a fan. Victoria had been leading, 4-1, at the time play was halted. One member of the Hungarians was later suspended indefinitely and charged with assault.
Golazo, an all-natural performance sports energy beverage targeting a soccer audience, is launched in Seattle by former Microsoft executive Richard Tait and Alex Rosenast. The company's products are sold across eight states and by major retailers including Whole Foods, QFC and Amazon. Among the players endorsing Golazo are Jessica Fishlock of Seattle Reign and DeAndre Yedlin of the Sounders.
An early goal proves sufficient for Bellarmine Prep to beat Skyline and add a third 4A state championship trophy to its collection. Jaggar Judkins scores in the seventh minute on a free kick, and the Lions' defense stands firm the rest of the way at Sparks Stadium. Bellarmine had upset top-seeded Pasco in a semifinal shootout the night before. Judkins scored one of the penalty kicks and his goal in the final was his 13th. It's Skyline's third runner-up finish.
By a vote of 18-1, Washington State Junior Soccer Association votes to join the U.S. Youth Soccer Association during meetings at president Karl Grosch's home. WSJSA will issue a check for $14,250 for its 29,000 registered players' national dues.
Walla Walla becomes the first NWAACC women's champion to complete a season unscathed, defeating defending champion Columbia Basin, 1-0, in overtime at Starfire Sports Stadium. The Warriors finish 18-0-0 when Tahlia O'Loughlin scores a golden goal in the 94th minute.