Central Kitsap boys soccer defeats Gig Harbor 2-1

Central Kitsap's Nicholas Strickland, 13, and Gig Harbor's Ethan Schuette, 5, take headers during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale. Central Kissap won the game 2-1.

Central Kitsap's Lime de Jesus celebrates a goal during Silverdale's game against Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024. CK won the match 2-1.

Central Kitsap's Max Foster (2) fends off an attempt by Gig Harbor's Braden Smee to control the ball during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale. CK won the match 2-1.

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Central Kitsap's Camden Bailey scores a header ahead of Gig Harbor's Eli Hanson, 21, in a 2-1 win over Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale. .

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Central Kitsap head coach Patrick Leonard congratulates Cyrus Golston as he leaves the field in the final minutes of a game against Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale.

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Central Kitsap goaltender Carson LeBeau makes a save when Gig Harbor's Lucas Mahary (2) uses a tire to step on the ball Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale. decided.

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Central Kitsap player Max Foster, 2, kicks the ball as Gig Harbor goalie Trey Crosby attempts to clear it during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale.

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Central Kitsap head coach Patrick Leonard walks onto the field holding up his No. 1 jersey as the game concludes after a 2-1 win against Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale. walk.

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Central Kitsap's Max Foster (4) kicks the ball down the field under pressure from Gig Harbor's Zach Speidal (4) Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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Central Kitsap's Max Foster (2) fends off an attempt by Gig Harbor's Braden Smee to control the ball during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale. CK won the match 2-1.

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Central Kitsap head coach Patrick Leonard hugs Silas Golston after a 2-1 win over Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale.

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Central Kitsap's Camden Bailey scores a header ahead of Gig Harbor's Eli Hanson, 21, in a 2-1 win over Gig Harbor on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale. .

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Central Kitsap's Porter Herbig, 5, fends off Gig Harbor's Eli Hanson, 21, in Silverdale on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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Gig Harbor's Tyler Dull, 10, takes a header during a game against Central Kitsap on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale.

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Central Kitsap's Nicholas Strickland, 13, and Gig Harbor's Ethan Schuette, 5, take headers during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale. Central Kissap won the game 2-1.

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Ethan Schuette, 5, of Gig Harbor moves the ball around the field during a game against Central Kissup on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale.

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Gig Harbor goaltender Trey Crosby scoops a shot on Central Kitsap's goal during a game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale.

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Gig Harbor's Ethan Schuette, 5, controls the ball under pressure from Central Kitsap's Alejandro Garcia, 9, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Silverdale.

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Gig Harbor's Braden Smee kicks the ball onto the field during a game against Central Kissup on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale.

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Gig Harbor's Landon Hughes wins with a header over Central Kitsap's Camden Bailey, 14, on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Silverdale.

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