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Dimond boys crowned state soccer champs

Sometimes all it takes is one timely goal to win a soccer match and that's all the Dimond boys needed Saturday in the state high school championship at Dimond Alumni Field.

Photos: 2012 State Soccer

Juneau boys soccer team grabs victory late

With roughly 30 seconds left in stoppage time, in a boys soccer match that seemed destined for overtime Friday, Juneau's Johnny Joyce scored on a free kick to seize a 2-1 semifinal win over West in the state high school soccer tournament.

Juneau boys open with win

The Juneau boys began defense of their state soccer title on the right foot Thursday at Tom Huffer Sr. Stadium, thanks in large part to the feet of senior Johnny Joyce.

Photos: State Soccer

PREP SOCCER

Top-seed Dimond ready for state

Spend a few minutes with players on the Dimond boys soccer team and it's easy to see the Lynx are enjoying themselves, ribbing one another good-naturedly and brimming with confidence.

Dimond sweeps soccer honors

Dimond High owns the top seeds in the state high school soccer tournament this week after sweeping last week's Cook Inlet Conference tournaments, and the Lynx have also swept the Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year awards.

Service boys soccer team turns up intensity

After splitting matches with East in the Cook Inlet Conference regular season, Service opened the league tournament by cruising to a four-goal lead by halftime and eliminating the Thunderbirds 6-0.

Photos: Dimond v. Bartlett boys soccer

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Dimond leads seeds

The Dimond Lynx are the favorites at this week's Cook Inlet Conference soccer championships.

Grace boys blank Service 1-0

Grace Christian's Matt Hatter scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute to boost the Grizzlies past Service 1-0 in a nonconference soccer match Thursday at Anchorage Football Stadium.

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Grace 1, Wasilla 0 in boys soccer

Grace Christian's Josh Beverage provided the lone goal Friday, lifting the Grizzlies to a 1-0 win over Wasilla in a boys soccer match at Anchorage Football Stadium.

Photos: Grace Christian Vs. Wasilla Soccer

South 1, W. Valley 0 in boys soccer

A left-footed score from Hayden Western in the first half was all the South boys soccer team needed for a 1-0 nonconference home win over West Valley on Thursday.

Service 2, Chugiak 0 in boys soccer

Service's Ihro Raguindin scored twice in The Dome on Thursday, getting assists from John Yoon on both goals to lead the Cougars to a 2-0 CIC boys soccer win over Chugiak.

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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Naylor and Prather lead South win

South's Zak Naylor and Kolin Prather provided the scoring in Thursday's 2-0 win over East in a Cook Inlet Conference boys soccer match at The Dome.

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Service 2, East 1 in boys soccer

Service goalie Taylor Turney fended off numerous shots from East on Saturday, and Adam Klie scored twice to give the Cougars a 2-1 Cook Inlet Conference win in a boys soccer match at The Dome.

Dimond 8, Chugiak 0 in boys soccer

Dimond's Michael Sedor scored twice Thursday and the Lynx remained undefeated with an 8-0 Cook Inlet Conference win over Chugiak in a boys soccer match at The Dome.

Smith scores lone goal as Juneau boys defend soccer title

A year after he scored two goals to give Juneau-Douglas the state soccer championship, Max Smith struck again, providing the lone goal in the Crimson Bears' 1-0 championship victory Saturday over South.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Marathon matches set title tilts

Friday's first two semifinal matches of the state soccer tournament at Dimond High provided more than 220 combined minutes of action that today's championships will have a tough time equaling in terms of entertainment value.

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Dimond fends off Service in state soccer tournament

The top-seeded Dimond boys withstood a strong first half from eighth-seeded Service and then scored two second-half goals in a 2-0 win over the Cougars in Thursday's opening round of the state soccer tournament at Dimond High.