Kodiaks soccer advances to 1A state tournament, loses to Cashmere in district finals

The Cascade High soccer team hit a roadblock on their way to the 1A Boys Soccer State Championships on May 9 after a 2-0 loss to Cashmere in the District 6 tournament finals. This was the first loss in the Kodiaks' 2019 campaign.

Cascade struggled to get their offensive momentum going in both frames of the contest. Meanwhile their defense was unable to stop Cashmere’s Evan Bakken from scoring goals in the 28th and 55th minutes.

Co-Head Coach Jesus Sandoval said he knew Cashmere was going to bring their best game as they always do when the cross-town rivals face the Kodiaks. He added that soccer is a game where even a good team like Cascade can find themselves in a hole early and not dig themselves free.

Despite not having one additional trophy in their case, the Caribou Trail League champion Kodiaks advance to the first round of the 1A Boys Soccer State Championship tournament. They will face the District 5 No. 2 seed. 

Sandoval said being the No. 2 seed will make it a more difficult road for the Kodiaks if they want to accomplish their goal of making it to the state finals.

“In order to be champs, we have to beat the best teams,” Sandoval added.