Vashon High School’s boys’ soccer team played two games this week and came out victorious.

First was a home game against Cascade Christian on Wednesday, April 27. Senior Gabe Reoux stepped up early and pounded in a shot from top of the box for a lead less than two minutes into the game. Not to be outdone, Bohdin Mozeleski got into the game with a similar shot about 10 minutes later. The score was 2-0, and it was clear VHS meant business and had post-season on their minds. The third goal was from a very powerful direct kick from about 25 yards, taken by Luis Villasenor-Castellon after a foul on Reoux. Zane Bork then muscled his way into dangerous positions a number of times and with a deft tap, created just enough room to finish one for the fourth goal.

One of the highlights of the season, however, came late in the game. A nice cross was laid into the box by Sam Briggs and there was a scramble as it fell to the feet of Mozeleski, who was bear-hugged and taken down from behind as the ball arrived at the 6 yard line. A foul was called, and keeper Brett Beardsley came out of the box. He cooly stepped up, and with his favorite right boot, put the ball into the back of the net. This made the game 5-0, and that was the final score.

Up next, just two days later, was a match against Charles Wright (CW).

CW has a new coach this year — Bill Chissoe, a fairly storied player and coach in Oklahoma and North Carolina. His team dismantled Vashon 4-1 when the teams visited early in the season. But the Vashon seniors were eager for a reply on the Pirates’ home turf. After all, Friday was the seniors’ last home game and Senior Night.

With the stadium full of VHS fans and a fair number from the Tacoma side too, the Pirates squeaked out a win with a 1-0 victory.

The team took on Bellevue Christian on Monday after press time and will begin the post-season this weekend with games at Orting Middle School.

— Greg Martin is the father of two high school athletes.