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Meridian shuts out Blaine, keeps pace in 1A NWC race

Trojans down Borderites 3-0 at home

April 19, 2024 1:49 p.m.

Meridian junior defender Kellen Todd gets high-fives Thursday, April 3 from teammates after scoring the first goal of the game against Blaine. The Trojans scored once in the first half, second half and stoppage time to beat the Borderites 3-0. — Meridian junior defender Kellen Todd gets high-fives Thursday, April 3 from teammates after scoring the first goal of the game against Blaine. The Trojans scored once in the first half, second half and stoppage time to beat the Borderites 3-0. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian junior defender Landen Downey loses his cleat as he overtakes the ball. — Meridian junior defender Landen Downey loses his cleat as he overtakes the ball. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Blaine sophomore goalkeeper Abel Carlson-Vega blocks the sun from his eyes as he looks down field. — Blaine sophomore goalkeeper Abel Carlson-Vega blocks the sun from his eyes as he looks down field. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian head coach Joe Spencer crouches on the sideline while observing the game. — Meridian head coach Joe Spencer crouches on the sideline while observing the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Blaine sophomore goalkeeper Abel Carlson-Vega leaps into the air while attempting to block a cross. — Blaine sophomore goalkeeper Abel Carlson-Vega leaps into the air while attempting to block a cross. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Blaine sophomore midfielder Wade Lottimer tries to get the ball from Meridian senior forward Taran Burks. — Blaine sophomore midfielder Wade Lottimer tries to get the ball from Meridian senior forward Taran Burks. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridan talks it over at halftime while the sun sets on Mount Baker. — Meridan talks it over at halftime while the sun sets on Mount Baker. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian senior forward Taran Burks leaps into the air for a header. — Meridian senior forward Taran Burks leaps into the air for a header. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Blaine junior forward Blake Koreski reacts after his shot goes wide of the goal. — Blaine junior forward Blake Koreski reacts after his shot goes wide of the goal. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridain junior midfielder Asher Todd is taken down from behind. — Meridain junior midfielder Asher Todd is taken down from behind. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Sports Editor

Meridian boys soccer shutout Blaine, 3-0, on Thursday, April 18 at Meridian High School to extend it

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