The Whidbey Islanders girls U12 team started the summer season by placing second in the Seattle Cup July 11 and 12 at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila.

The Islanders played two games on Saturday and three Sunday, including winning an overtime shootout in the semifinals.

“Although they came short of winning the championship match, the Islanders played with passion and displayed sportsmanship throughout the tournament,” coach Ken Martin said.

Martin said one parent nicely summed up the tournament: “The experience was slightly grueling but definitely more amazing and enriching than ever imagined.”

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The Islanders show off their awards for finishing second in the tournament. Photo submitted by Ken Martin.