Ferndale girls secure state spot after late tournament run
The Golden Eagles advanced through the district consolation bracket with a final win over Edmonds-Woodway, setting up a home game against Shorewood.
By Ana Castro ·
Ferndale girls soccer has qualified for the 3A state tournament after navigating the district consolation bracket. The team secured its berth with a 2-0 victory over Edmonds-Woodway to close the district play. This win marked a reversal of fortune for the Golden Eagles, who had lost to the Warriors in a penalty kick shootout earlier in the bracket.
The path to the state tournament involved three matches. Ferndale started the consolation round with a 4-0 win over Monroe. Kendall Coleman scored the opening goal, while Hannah Huynh, Lyla Spencer, and Sarah Stoner added goals in the second half. The team then faced Snohomish in a winner-take-all match, losing 3-0 in a shutout. That loss sent the Golden Eagles into the final consolation match against Edmonds-Woodway.
In the final match, Kendall Coleman and Hannah Huynh scored the two goals that clinched the spot. Liv Luna and Hannah Huynh provided the assists for those goals. The team now prepares for the state tournament, which begins with a play-in game on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The match will be held at home against Shorewood at 5 p.m.
The district tournament concluded with Ferndale earning a state berth despite the loss to Snohomish. The team’s record in the consolation bracket was two wins and one loss. The upcoming state tournament will test the team against new opponents in a different bracket format.
