BELLEVUE — Olivia Larson connected on a pass to Mckenzie Buell, who finished the game-winning goal for Arlington in the second half against Bellevue Nov. 10. Arlington won 1-0.

“It was beautiful,” coach Nathan Davis said. “It was a great pass from Olivia.”

Bellevue dominated possession of the ball, but Arlington’s defensive effort kept the Eagles competitive — particularly goalie Kat Sanchez, who made some key saves.

“My defense played amazing,” Davis said. “All the girls that played defensively did an awesome job. They shut them down, and played tight.”

Bellevue pressured Arlington’s goal the entire game, and they picked up their intensity once Buell scored within the 22nd minute of the second half.

But Arlington’s defense continued to thwart plays and made athletic breaks toward Bellevue’s net.

“They were battling,” Davis said. “Bellevue is a really good team. They are very physical. They are very intense. Our girls matched them in the second half and responded really well.”

Arlington will advance to the quarterfinals of the 3A State Girls Soccer Tournament. They will play at Sumner Saturday, Nov.14, at 3 p.m against Sumner.

“The effort and energy just kept coming.”

The plan is to keep playing great defense, Davis said.

“When you’re playing state soccer you’re only going to get one-or two-to-nothing goals,” Davis said.