Halloween With Shorewood Girls Varsity Soccer - Chills and Thrills Afoot

Shorewood triumphed over Mountlake Terrace 1-0 in a gripping 3A District 1 play-in match on Halloween eve, advancing to face #3 Monroe in the quarter-finals. The match unfolded at Shoreline Stadium, where Mountlake Terrace employed a strategic 4-2-4 formation, initially outpacing Shorewood. The Hawks' early dominance included multiple shots on goal, but Shorewood's goalkeeper made crucial saves to keep the score level. Just before halftime, Shorewood capitalized on a defensive miscommunication, scoring the game's only goal from a deflected cross. In response, Shorewood altered their tactics, focusing on wide play and a midfield press to reclaim control.

Mountlake Terrace fought valiantly for an equalizer, with their ace striker coming close in the dying moments of the match. The final whistle marked a sigh of relief for Shorewood, who successfully held onto their lead. This victory underscores the intensity of the district playoffs as teams vie for qualification to the state tournament.