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Look: Mercer Island upsets Lakeside to win first Washington 3A Boys Soccer State Championship

Mercer Island upset Lakeside 3-1 in the title game

Author:
SBLive Sports
Publish date:
May 29, 2022 1:30 AM EDT

PUYALLUP - Mercer Island finally broke through.

In their fifth state title game appearance the Islanders upset Lakeside 3-1 on Saturday to capture the 2022 WIAA Class 3A Boys Soccer State Championship. It's the first boys soccer state title in school history for Mercer Island.

The 12th-seeded Islanders pulled off four consecutive upsets to capture the title, with the championship victory coming over 2nd-seeded Lakeside.

David Thomas had a goal and an assist for the Islanders. Thomas' goal in the 78th minute proved to be the game-winner and he assisted on the final goal in injury time which was booted home by Kaleb Rawson. Brady Gilroy scored the first goal for Mercer Island.

Check out photos of Mercer Island's state championship victory:

(All photos by Vince Miller)

PHOTO GALLERY: MERCER ISLAND WINS 3A BOYS SOCCER TITLE