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Soccer: SLHS Boys Advance in Districts

Seahawks stop Madison in postseason play.

boys soccer team defeated James Madison 1-0 Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Liberty District tournament.

The Seahawks' lone goal came in the 20th minute, when junior Suli Dainkeh took a shot that hit the crossbar, but was rebounded and finished by senior Brian Kraus.

"The shot felt right, I knew it as soon as I hit the ball," said Diankeh. "Didn't quite make it in, but Brian was right there to drive it home."

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The South Lakes' defense, led by Dylan Katz, kept Nick Baietti, the top scorer in the District (13 goals), shotless.

The Seahawks (6-4-4-) had tied Madison 1-1 earlier in the season. They finished third in the Liberty District regular season.

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South Lakes will play No.. 2 seed Langley at Stone Bridge Thursday at 7 p.m.


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