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Bellingham sophomore defender Tessa Perry, left, stops Sehome senior midfielder Payton Kapp from attacking the goal early in the first half on Thursday at Civic Stadium.

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Would Sehome or Bellingham blink first in a 2A NWC girls soccer battle for supremacy?

The Sehome and Bellingham girls soccer teams tied 1-1 in a Class 2A Northwest Conference matchup Thursday at Civic Stadium.

Sehome sophomore defender Zola Carbone (18) rushes in to help teammate Kyrene Eddy as she battles with Bellingham sophomore forward Jaden Stevenson during the first half Thursday at Civic Stadium.

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Sehome vs. Bellingham soccer gallery

Photos from the Northwest Conference high school girls soccer game between Sehome and Bellingham Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Civic Stadium.

Sehome’s Gracey Henoch, left, and Squalicum’s Jessica DeVere battle for control of the ball during a 1-1 tie on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Bellingham.

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Mariners, Storm tie in girls soccer match

Squalicum, Sehome each score in 1-1 tie in girls soccer match Oct. 10, 2017, in Bellingham.

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Squalicum vs. Sehome soccer gallery

Photos from the Northwest Conference high school girls soccer game between Squalicum and Sehome Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

Bellingham’s Hannah Hodge celebrates with teammate Jillian Langei (11) and Mia Sivret (14) after Hodge’s second-half goal in a 3-2 win over Squalicum Tuesday at Civic Stadium.

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‘I knew we could do some big things, but this feels like we did the impossible’

Two goals from Hannah Hodge lifted the Bellingham girls soccer team over Squalicum 3-2 in Northwest Conference play Tuesday at Civic Stadium.

Bellingham's Eden Fawcett, right, beats Squalicum's Ashley Grams to the ball on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Bellingham.

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Squalicum vs. Bellingham soccer gallery

Photos from the Northwest Conference high school girls soccer game between Squalicum and Bellingham Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Civic Stadium.

Bellingham goalie Hannah Jacobus is hugged by head coach Mark Wright after Bellingham beat Squalicum 2-1 in a 2013 state semifinal. Wright announced that he is stepping down from coaching the Red Raider soccer and girls basketball programs. Jared Fields takes over the soccer team.

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‘He’s the heart and soul of a lot of our programs,’ but now he’s stepping away from coaching

Bellingham girls soccer and basketball coach Mark Wright announced that he is stepping down from both teams. Jared Fields takes over the soccer team.

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One of Whatcom County’s most successful teams will have a new coach this fall

Longtime Whatcom FC Rangers coach Paul French has been named the new girls soccer coach at Meridian High School.

Squalicum’s Tyler Hughes, right, works aganst Bellingham’s Connor Steward during a March 14 match at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Hughes was named to the Class 3A all-state team selected by coaches.

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Two of Whatcom County’s best prep soccer players get more honors

Two Whatcom County high school soccer players have been named to the all-state team as selected by the Washington boys soccer coaches association.

Squalicum’s Tyler Hughes, left, and Lynden’s Nick Parris share All-NWC Offensive MVP honors, while Bellingham goal keeper Joesph Worley grabs Defensive MVP selection.

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These area soccer players were honored by the league’s coaches on the All-NWC team

Squalicum’s Tyler Hughes and Lynden’s Nick Parris share All-NWC Offensive MVP honors, while Bellingham’s Joesph Worley grabs Defensive MVP selection.

Gig Harbor’s players celebrating after the Tides defeated Squalicum in the opening round of the Class 3A state tournament on Tuesday night, 4-2.

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State soccer: Gig Harbor beats Squalicum, 4-2, in wild contest

Gig Harbor beat Squalicum, 4-2, in the opening round of the Class 3A state tournament Tuesday evening at Curtis High School in University Place.

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Saved PK turns the tide against Squalicum boys’ soccer at state

Storm misses chance to pull even late in the game that featured four penalty kicks.

After locking up a state playoff berth with a win Thursday, the Squalicum boys’ soccer team put the finishing touches on its district tournament run by beating Shorecrest 2-0 on Saturday at Shoreline Stadium.

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Squalicum soccer team bounces back, clinches state berth

After losing a match for the first time all year on Tuesday, the Squalicum boys’ soccer team bounced back nicely Thursday to clinch a state playoff berth. The Storm spread the wealth among multiple goal scorers as it took care of Shorecrest 5-1 at Shoreline Stadium.

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Meridian boys’ soccer comes up short in district loss; Lynden shut out

The Trojans scored a goal in the 78th minute, but it was too little, too late as Meridian fell to University Prep 2-1 on Tuesday at Whatcom Community College.

Lynden’s Nick Parris, center, celebrates after scoring a goal in the 79th minute to defeat Sehome 2-1 in the Class 2A Bi-District Tournament on Saturday, May 6, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

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Lynden scores dramatic win over Sehome

Devin Gartner scored his first goal of the season for Lynden to snap a scoreless tie in the last minute of the first half. Fellow senior Nick Parris nailed his 25th goal in the final minute of the game to provide a memorable finish to a classic Class 2A Northwest District Tournament match-up.

Squalicum’s Jonny Zavalza, right, abruptly changes directions with the ball to spin behind Edmonds-Woodway’s Chien Ung on Saturday, May 6, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Squalicum won 2-0 to move on in the 2017 District 1 3A Boys Soccer Tournament.

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Hughes helps Squalicum pass first test in playoffs

Standout senior striker Tyler Hughes doesn’t know exactly how many assists he has for Squalicum, but he’s just happy it’s more than his team-leading 15 goals for the season.

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Sehome vs. Lynden soccer gallery

Photos from the Class 2A Bi-District Boys Soccer Tournament first-round game between Sehome High School and Lynden High School Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

Squalicum's Ale Tomasi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a 2-0 victory over Edmonds-Woodway on Saturday, May 6, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

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Edmonds-Woodway vs. Squalicum soccer gallery

Photos from the Class 3A Northwest District Boys Soccer Tournament first-round game between Edmonds-Woodway High School and Squalicum High School Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

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Meridian boys’ soccer advances to bi-districts with win over South Whidbey

Normally, freshman forward Kevin Galiano would be taking aim at South Whidbey’s goal. But when Meridian and South Whidbey went to a shootout to determine which team would advance to the Class 1B Bi-District Tournament, coach Joe Spencer had other ideas.

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Video: Squalicum girls' soccer raises state trophy again

Nov 23, 2015

The Squalicum High School girls' soccer team repeated as Class 2A state champions with a 4-0 win over Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Shoreline Stadium.

Joshua Hart The Bellingham Herald