Shorewood 3-2 Lynnwood to Clinch State Berth in 3A

Shorewood’s path, Snohomish’s lifeline

The headline result was Shorewood’s, but Snohomish may have produced the night’s sharpest survival act.

• Reports say Snohomish beat Monroe 1-0 on the road.
• That result kept the season alive despite Snohomish entering as a lower seed.
• Monroe was reportedly eliminated with that defeat.

In knockout soccer, margins are thin. Shorewood seems to be thriving in high-pressure matches, while Snohomish has given itself one more chance by finding a result away from home.

The bracket tightens

Elsewhere in District 1 3A, the report says Mount Vernon beat Everett 2-0, ending Everett’s run and moving into another state-qualifying play-in match. That leaves two clear Thursday storylines:

• Snohomish vs Edmonds-Woodway
• Lynnwood vs Mount Vernon

Both matches are reportedly win-or-go-home for a state place, which should give them the feel of mini finals.

Elimination night beyond 3A

There were also season-ending results in other brackets.

• In District 1 2A, Sehome reportedly beat Archbishop Murphy 1-0.
• Bellingham is said to have edged Lakewood 2-1.
• In the Emerald Sound Conference Tournament, University Prep reportedly defeated King’s 3-0.

Now the focus shifts to Thursday. Shorewood can look ahead to a rivalry final, but the real tension sits with Snohomish, Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood and Mount Vernon, where one clean finish, one mistake or one big save could decide who keeps the season going.