Photos: CIF Northern California 2024 soccer championships — Washington San Franciso wins D5 title over Stevenson
It was an apt setting to play a championship soccer match.
Washington of San Francisco, which plays its home games overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, traveled to another picturesque destination, Pebble Beach to face Stevenson for the CIF Northern California Division 5 boys soccer championship.
The Eagles (15-4-8) completed a stellar postseason with their third straight shutout and decisive win with a 2-0 victory Saturday to claim the school's first regional title and the second title from the San Francisco Section. The other was in 2019 when Mission defeated Hilmar, 4-0.
Lowell's girls won previous NorCal titles in 2018 and 2019.
Lucas Del Olmo and Cris Jackson Escobar each scored goals for the Eagles, both on penalty kicks, and the Eagles stellar defense did the rest. Goalie James Harvey registered the team's 13th shutout of the season and sixth in a row. The Eagles haven't allowed a goal since a 2-1 win over Mission on Feb. 20. For the season they outscored opponents, 50-22.
Earlier in the tournament, Washington, the second seed, defeated Winters 4-0 in first-round play and Skyline-Oakland 3-0 in the semifinals. Stevenson, the first seed, beat Esparto 2-1 and Summerville 2-1 in overtime.
Other Northern California champions crowned Saturday were were Mitty (D1), Burlingame (D2), Newark Memorial (D3) and King City (D4).
NorCal girls' champions were Mitty (D1), St. Francis-Sacramento (D2), University-San Francisco (D3), Marin Catholic (D4) and Winters (D5).
(Photos below of the Washington-Stevenson match by Raul Ebio)
George Washington High goalkeeper James Harvey punches the ball out of the box during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships against Stevenson School in Pebble Beach on March 2
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George Washington High's Bodhi Zach heads the ball against Stevenson's Ian Schindler during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High's Irving Sorto takes a shot on goal against Stevenson's Charles Elmore during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High's Lucas Del Olmo celebrates after scoring a goal against Stevenson during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High's Cris Jackson Escobar celebrates with fans after scoring on a penalty kick during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships against Stevenson School in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High's Cris Jackson Escobar celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championships against Stevenson School in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High's Nuri Seon fights for a loose ball against Stevenson's Harrison Wilmot during the CIF Nor Cal Division V Regional Championships in Pebble Beach on March 2.
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George Washington High head coach Dante Popalisky, left, celebrates with his team after beating Stevenson school for the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championship in Pebble Beach on March 2
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George Washington High wins the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championship against Stevenson in Pebble Beach on March 2.
Photo: Raul Ebio
George Washington High head coach Dante Popalisky lifts the plaque after beating Stevenson school for the CIF Nor Cal Division V Championship in Pebble Beach on March 2.
Photo: Raul Ebio
