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Germany’s touring amateurs Tus Bad Salzuflen tally three times in the final 15 minutes to defeat the Tacoma All-Stars, 6-3, at Fife High School. Brian Franklin scores twice for Tacoma. A day earlier in West Seattle, the Germans topped the Seattle Continentals, 4-1.
Stephanie Verdoia strikes just seconds into Seattle University's 2-0 win at Utah Valley, earning the Redhawks a share of the WAC regular season title at Orem, Ut. Verdoia scores at 40 seconds on a feed from Taylor Ritzman, and Ritzman doubles the lead just two minutes later. It's the sixth straight road win for Seattle U.
Former Black Diamond standout Bobby Harlin is given a tribute at Rainier Golf Club. Harlin, who had both legs amputated several years earlier, is presented with an electric cart. Harlin, who came to America from England in 1906 at the age of 24, was elected to Seattle City Council in 1929 and later served nine months as mayor, in 1931. Harlin was also state director of labor and industry under Governor Langlie.
The fifth year of the Canadian Exchange features still more teams crossing the border. In all, 127 Seattle area teams participate, with the Americans improving their record to 27-52-19.
Seattle Pacific knocks out top-ranked Metro State via penalty kicks in the regional championship game at Interbay Stadium, 0-0 (5-4), with Shannon Lovejoy hitting the decisive kick. The 2nd-ranked Falcons become the first GNAC program to reach a women's NCAA Division II semifinal. Jennifer Burns makes four for her third straight postseason shutout. The Roadrunners' (23-1-0) 30-goal scorer, Kylee Hanavan, shoots wide left in the second round of the tiebreaker. Meanwhile, SPU converts all five.
Einar Thorarinsson earns his 100th win at Gonzaga when George Josten's brace beats St. Mary's away, 3-0. Thorarinsson is in his 12th season with the Bulldogs after winning 119 matches in nine years across town at Whitworth. Josten raises his total to 11 goals on the season.