Class 3A Girls State Soccer Championship: Top-seeded Wayzata beats Edina 3-1

In the aftermath of a one-goal loss to Edina on August 27 in the third game of the season, Wayzata hoped they would meet the Hornets again on a bigger stage during the 2024 season. It certainly seemed likely that their paths would cross again. After all, both programs have championship status and predicting a state tournament matchup wasn’t difficult.

Another meet was set up on Friday, November 1, with the Class AAA championship on the line.

Playing with purpose, and perhaps with an extra dose of motivation to erase the memories of two recent losses, No. 1 Wayzata posted a 3-1 victory over No. 3 Edina at US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Quick scoring and a sustained effort on both ends of the court paved the way for Wayzata’s eighth state championship and first since 2012. The Trojans have been state runner-up seven times, including last year to, you guessed it, Edina.

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The Trojans (19-1-1) got off to a fast start with a goal from sophomore midfielder Alex Veillieux in the third minute and added another goal nine minutes later on a brilliant play from senior forward Tenley Senden. Senden added another goal in the 28^e minute to build a three-goal lead at halftime.

Edina (13-2-5) finally solved Wayzata’s defense in the 55^e minute after a goal by senior Alejandra Adair.

Article courtesy of the Minnesota State High School League