Defending state champion King’s blanked the Coupeville High School soccer team 4-0 Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Mickey Clark Field.

“We put up a good fight,” coach Kyle Nelson said. “Beside a lack of focus to start the game and second half, we played really well.

“I saw improved play all over the field; we are headed in the right direction quickly.”

The Knights (1-0, 2-1), led by Annie Rasmussen with two goals, scored twice in each half.

Coupeville (0-1, 0-2-1) entertains Sultan (0-1, 1-2) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13.

Genna Wright dribbles up the field in Tuesday’s match. (Photo by John Fisken)

Maddy Hilkey, left, races a King’s player to the ball. (Photo by John Fisken)

Avalon Renninger advances the ball for Coupeville. (Photo by John Fisken)

Ema Smith corrals the ball in the King’s match. (Photo by John Fisken)

Coupeville keeper Sarah Wright hustles to put the ball in play. (Photo by John Fisken)