High School Girls Soccer Bi-District Tournaments Deliver Crucial Wins on Saturday
Postseason high school soccer stakes shifted decisively across the region on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as teams fought through elimination brackets to keep their state championship hopes alive. In the 4A bi-district tournament, Saturday’s match slate produced tense penalty-kick finishes, narrow margins, and decisive shutouts, as reported by The Columbian.
The elimination rounds tested depth and composure across multiple venues. In the winner-to-state matches, Kennedy Catholic edged Curtis 1–0 following penalty kicks after a scoreless regulation and overtime period. Stadium secured a 3–2 victory over Puyallup, while Olympia slipped past Camas 3–2, and Sumner handled Auburn Riverside 2–0 to punch their tickets to the next round.
Meanwhile, the loser-out brackets ended the autumn runs for several competitive programs. Emerald Ridge topped Union 2–0, Skyview edged Kentridge 1–0, Tahoma rolled past Bonney Lake 5–0, and South Kitsap dominated Graham Kapowsin 7–0.
Upcoming Matchups and Tournament Schedule
With Saturday’s survivors locked in, attention turns immediately to the tournament semifinals. Kennedy Catholic advances to face their next challenger on Tuesday, November 3, as the bracket narrows down toward the state tournament fields.
| Tournament Stage | Matchup / Result |
|---|---|
| Winner-to-State | Kennedy Catholic 1, Curtis 0 (OT-PKs) |
| Winner-to-State | Stadium 3, Puyallup 2 |
| Winner-to-State | Olympia 3, Camas 2 |
| Winner-to-State | Sumner 2, Auburn Riverside 0 |
| Loser-Out | Emerald Ridge 2, Union 0 |
| Loser-Out | Skyview 1, Kentridge 0 |
| Loser-Out | Tahoma 5, Bonney Lake 0 |
| Loser-Out | South Kitsap 7, Graham Kapowsin 0 |
Saturday’s schedule also encompassed regional cross country and boys tennis postseason results across local classifications, setting up a crowded calendar for Northwest athletics as the fall sports season reaches its final weeks.
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