Stanwood took the early lead in the Wesco North soccer race with a 2-0 win over visiting Oak Harbor Monday, March 31.

Wildcat coach Brian Thompson said the match was “evenly played” and both team had “an equal number of shots on goal.”

The Spartans, however, were able to convert twice. Laurence Wanambisi scored in each half to give Stanwood (2-0, 3-1-1) the win.

Oak Harbor (2-1, 3-1-1) meets Marysville-Pilchuck (2-0, 2-3) at home at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7.