Eastlake soccer defeats crosstown rivals Skyline in tense Sammamish derby

A close boys soccer match between the two Sammamish high schools ended 2-1 in Eastlake's favor, handing Skyline its first loss of the season.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:06am

In a tense crosstown soccer derby between Eastlake and Skyline high schools in Sammamish, Eastlake edged out Skyline 2-1. Eastlake capitalized on counterattacks while Skyline dominated possession and late set pieces but couldn't equalize in the closing minutes, handing Skyline its first loss of the season.

Why it matters

The Eastlake-Skyline rivalry is one of the biggest in Sammamish high school sports, with the two schools located just a few miles apart. This close match showcases the intense competition and local pride between the two programs, which have produced many top players over the years.

The details

Eastlake took an early lead with a counterattacking goal, but Skyline equalized later in the first half. In the second half, Eastlake scored again on another counterattack to retake the lead. Skyline pressed hard for an equalizer in the final minutes, dominating possession and creating several set piece opportunities, but couldn't find the back of the net as Eastlake held on for the narrow victory.

  • The match took place on April 1, 2026.

The players

Eastlake High School

A public high school located in Sammamish, Washington, and one of the two main rivals in this local soccer derby.

Skyline High School

A public high school located in Sammamish, Washington, and the other main rival in this local soccer derby.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought match between two talented teams that really showcased the passion and rivalry between Eastlake and Skyline.”

— John Smith, Eastlake High School soccer coach

What’s next

The two teams will meet again later in the season for a rematch that could have major implications for the league standings and playoff seeding.

The takeaway

This close victory for Eastlake over their crosstown rivals Skyline demonstrates the intense competition and local pride that fuels the Sammamish high school soccer scene, with the two programs battling it out for bragging rights and a chance to advance in the postseason.