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Photo courtesy of David Eyre Jesse Eyre, 13, never stopped playing soccer while battling cancer.
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Cancer can’t slow down young Jesse Eyre

PORT ORCHARD — Nothing — not even cancer — can keep Jesse Eyre away from soccer. It doesn’t matter that he has just spent an… Continue reading

 

Gabe Threadgold, who grew up in Bremerton, was recruited to play for a rising University of Washington men’s soccer program. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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Bremerton’s Gabe Threadgold is ready to make an impact at University of Washington

EAST BREMERTON — One of Kitsap’s own is getting ready to join a University of Washington men’s soccer team that has quickly risen to national… Continue reading

 

<em>Alex Hernandez, a 2016 Kingston graduate, continues to pursue his passion for soccer. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
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Passion fuels Alex Hernandez’s will to stay on the pitch

Take a look around at the summer soccer leagues across Washington. Many of them have rosters filled with college players looking to stay in shape… Continue reading

 

Grant Larson is getting used to life as a college soccer player
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Grant Larson is getting used to life as a college soccer player

EAST BREMERTON — Former South Kitsap soccer star Grant Larson learned first-hand this past year about the concept of taking his game to the next… Continue reading

Grant Larson is getting used to life as a college soccer player
William Stewart

Athlete of the Week: William Stewart, Klahowya boys soccer

William Stewart was one of the heroes for the Klahowya boys soccer team in its 1A state tournament first round match. Stewart scored a hat… Continue reading

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Isaac Richardson puts a ball in play against Sequim. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

North Kitsap beats Sequim to advance to the 2A state tournament

The Vikings beat the Wolves 5-1

Isaac Richardson puts a ball in play against Sequim. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
South Kitsap out-maneuvered by Kent-Meridian in district opener
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South Kitsap out-maneuvered by Kent-Meridian in district opener

AUBURN — Another magical run just wasn’t in the cards for the Wolves’ boys soccer team this season. They were hoping to take the same… Continue reading

South Kitsap out-maneuvered by Kent-Meridian in district opener
Bremerton’s Luis Clemen flicks a ball upfield against Renton in the first round of the 2A West Central District III tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Soccer Roundup: North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, Bremerton all suffer defeats in the first round at districts

PARKLAND — The Vikings had all the momentum on their side as they entered the second half of their first round district game against Foss.… Continue reading

Bremerton’s Luis Clemen flicks a ball upfield against Renton in the first round of the 2A West Central District III tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Wyatt Murphy drives past a North Mason defender in his team’s final regular season game. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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North Kitsap opens district tournament as No. 3 seed from the Olympic League

The 2A WCD III tournament begins today at Franklin Pierce High School

Wyatt Murphy drives past a North Mason defender in his team’s final regular season game. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Blake Mason gets congratulated by teammates Dylan Ruth and Brian Yand after scoring in the 62nd minute of the match against Bellarmine Prep. It was the only goal of the game in the South Kitsap victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Stayin’ alive! Blake Mason’s 62nd minute goal keeps Wolves in the playoff hunt

South Kitsap defeated Bellarmine Prep 1-0 to pick up an important three points

Blake Mason gets congratulated by teammates Dylan Ruth and Brian Yand after scoring in the 62nd minute of the match against Bellarmine Prep. It was the only goal of the game in the South Kitsap victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Evan Frankowski scored with 12 minutes left in the match to give Bremerton a 2-1 win. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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Frankowski’s late goal lifts Bremerton back into the postseason

The Knights won in regulation, 2-1, over Port Angeles to clinch a spot in the district tournament

Evan Frankowski scored with 12 minutes left in the match to give Bremerton a 2-1 win. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Ben Hewett scored a hat trick and picked up two assists in the 7-0 win over Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Hewett’s hat trick helps keep Kingston’s playoff hopes alive

The Bucs trounced Olympic 7-0 at home on Tuesday

Ben Hewett scored a hat trick and picked up two assists in the 7-0 win over Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Bremerton’s Carter Braunz get the ball and looks to turn up field against Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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Bremerton picks up important three points in 2-1 victory over Olympic

EAST BREMERTON — The Knights are entering a critical stretch of games as they make a push for the playoff spot. But first they had… Continue reading

Bremerton’s Carter Braunz get the ball and looks to turn up field against Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Central Kitsap senior Carter Nilsen slips a pass through the Yelm defense. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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Central Kitsap blanks Yelm 6-0 for fifth shutout of the season

EAST BREMERTON — The Central Kitsap boys soccer team prides itself on keeping the ball out of the net. With five shutouts in seven games,… Continue reading

Central Kitsap senior Carter Nilsen slips a pass through the Yelm defense. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Olympic’s Josh Frey (center) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Kingston. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Frey’s overtime goal leads Olympic to victory over Kingston

The Trojans had a 40-match winless streak dating back to 2016

Olympic’s Josh Frey (center) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Kingston. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
North Kitsap senior Joey Gore tries to flag down a pass and get past a Kingston defender in his team’s 1-0 victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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North Kitsap takes down Kingston, 1-0

Wyatt Murphy’s 73rd minute goal lifted the Vikings to victory

North Kitsap senior Joey Gore tries to flag down a pass and get past a Kingston defender in his team’s 1-0 victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
SK vanquished by Mount Vernon in state tournament
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SK vanquished by Mount Vernon in state tournament

The good news? SK hosted a state match. The bad news? The Bulldogs were on the pitch.

SK vanquished by Mount Vernon in state tournament
NK senior Nate Blanchard unleashes a kick toward goal in the first half of the game against Archbishop Murphy on May 16. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News
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Despite strong effort, Vikings’ season comes to an end

You wouldn’t know it by the final score, but North Kitsap dominated offensively

NK senior Nate Blanchard unleashes a kick toward goal in the first half of the game against Archbishop Murphy on May 16. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News
Nate Blanchard is embraced by his teammates after heading in a late, decisive goal against Fife on May 12. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News

Nate Blanchard leads the Vikings to last-minute district tournament win

The senior midfielder provided the offensive spark with both of his team’s goals against Fife

Nate Blanchard is embraced by his teammates after heading in a late, decisive goal against Fife on May 12. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News
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North Kitsap advances to state tournament

The Vikings will play for the No. 3 seed Saturday against Fife at Franklin Pierce