Bellevue girls soccer advances to quarterfinals after 3-2 win

Bellevue advanced to the 3A state quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over the Southridge Suns on Nov. 13 in Kennewick.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first half, the Wolverines equalized right before halftime with a goal from junior midfielder Kennedy Shorett. Bellevue scored two goals early in the second half courtesy of senior Courtney Serres and sophomore Kate Durrell to take a 3-1 lead. The Suns got within one after converting a penalty, but the Wolverines held on, even after going down to 10 players.

The victory sets up a quarterfinal game against the Kamiakin Braves on Nov. 16 at Bellevue High School. The winner will advance to the semifinals on Nov. 22 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

Bellevue sophomore Chloe Capriotti (left) controls the ball during a 3-2 victory over Southridge on Nov. 13. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Bellevue sophomore Chloe Capriotti (left) controls the ball during a 3-2 victory over Southridge on Nov. 13. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus