Liberty advances to take on Bonney Lake, Lindbergh falls after early lead | State soccer

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Adam McFadden/Renton Reporter
Lindbergh's Lindsey Pfluger celebrates with Elise Aylward (9) after scoring an early goal against Hockinson in the first round of the 2A state tournament Nov. 7.

By ADAM MCFADDEN
Renton Reporter Staff Writer
November 8, 2012 · 9:58 AM

The Lindbergh girls soccer team fell 2-1 to Hockinson in the first round of the 2A state tournament Wednesday night.

The Eagles (13-5) got off to a hot start when Elise Aylward hit a cross from the left side that Lindsey Pfluger headed in for a goal less than 30 seconds into the game.

The teams then traded blows and close shots, playing a physical game. Hockinson tied the game about halfway through the second half, then took the lead minutes later.

Lindbergh's season is over after winning a share of the Seamount title and advancing to state for the third time in the past four years.

Hockinson advances to take on Squalicum.

Liberty 2, Shorecrest 0

After a scoreless first half, Liberty pulled away to beat Shorecrest 2-0 in the first round of the 3A state tournament Wednesday night.

The Patriots (13-3-1) got their first goal when Kali Youngdahl headed in a corner kick by Kiana Hafferty in the 59th minute. Youngdahl then assisted Jacquelyn Anderson minutes later.

Liberty will take on Bonney Lake at Sunset Stadium Saturday at noon.

 

Contact Renton Reporter Staff Writer Adam McFadden at amcfadden@rentonreporter.com or 425-255-3484.

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