5 Marysville soccer players make all-state team; 1 M-P gridder to play in Spokane

A number of local soccer and football players were named to all-state teams this week.

A number of local soccer and football players were named to all-state teams this week.

The Washington State Soccer Coaches Association announced its 2016 All-State teams.

Several M-P seniors were named to the 3A team. Christian Correa-Avila was a second-team midfielder while three others received honorable mentions: Ariaan Cardenas, forward; Baruc Galvan, defender; and Kole Bradley-Kuk, goalkeeper. Marysville Getchell junior Kyle Green was a second team defender.

Meanwhile, Lakewood offensive and defensive lineman Jordan Jira is set to play July 25 in the annual Earl Barden East-West Football Classic at East Valley High School in Yakima at 1 p.m. That game features 2A, 1A and B players.

Arlington leads the way with four players who will be in the annual 4A/3A East-West football game that will take place at 6 p.m. July 1 at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane.

The Eagles include offensive and defensive lineman Kenny Mills, quarterback and kicker Andrew Kalahar, offensive and defensive lineman Benicio Madrigal-Reis, and wide receiver and defensive back Donavan Sellgren.

Marysville-Pilchuck linebacker Dylen Boomer is also scheduled to play.