Recap: Eastview survived two more overtimes and a shootout to return to its third consecutive Class 2A championship game. The Lighting outscored Edina 4-2 in the shootout for what is officially scored as a 2-1 victory on Monday night at the Metrodome.

Jack Teske’s shootout goal ended the long night and was preceded by goals from Kyle Lamott, Sam Fluegge and Pierce Erickson. Lamott, also Eastview’s goalkeeper, knocked down Edina’s first shootout attempt and saw the Hornets’ second attempt hit off the crossbar.

Eastview also required overtime to win its state quarterfinal vs. Owatonna.
The back of Trip Adams’ head produced the only regulation goal for Edina and an early 1-0 lead. Erickson’s goal late in the first half tied the score.

Edina had several quality chances to win near the end of regulation and the second overtime. Lamott, however, handled the pressure well to extend the semifinal into a shootout. 

Quote: “Roughly a week ago, my coach decided that I would take [a shootout shot]. He thought I’d be used to the pressure. It’s really nerve-racking going up there, though. … It’s kind of the same pressure [as goalkeeping in a shootout]. They rely on me there and I came through.” — Lamott, who saved and scored a goal in Monday night’s shootout. 

One thing to know: It’s been over a decade since Edina last played in the state tournament (2002). Back then, the Hornets were one of the elite programs in boys’ soccer and won back-to-back-to-back Class 2A titles from 1999 to 2001.