Sandpoint defeated Idaho Falls 2-1 in a state play-in game, earning a place in the 5A State Tournament.
Idaho Falls took the lead after Kaia Orgill scored. Sandpoint goalkeeper Izzy Stark made a late save to preserve the tie and send the game into overtime.
Rae Olsen equalized three minutes after halftime, then assisted Jordyn Tomco on the winning goal at 93:00 in the second overtime. Sandpoint finished with six shots on goal, matching Idaho Falls’ total. Stark recorded five saves, while Idaho Falls made four.
Sandpoint head coach Alan Brinkmeier said the team had worked on the play that produced the winning goal throughout the season.
“To see that be the winner, something we’ve worked on all season, it’s unimaginable,” Brinkmeier said.
Sandpoint will play Hillcrest at 9:30 a.m. in the first round of the 5A State Tournament. The game will be hosted at The Field of Dreams in Ponderay.
In another result, Bonners Ferry defeated St. Maries 26-15 to win its second straight Intermountain League championship.