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PREVIEW: Women’s Soccer State Championship v.s. West Linn

Elan Regasa, Content Creator • November 14, 2025

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Jesuit looks to claim another OSAA 6A state championship.

Jesuit returns to the OSAA 6A state championship on Saturday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Hillsboro Stadium after a dominant 5-2 semifinals win over #4 Beaverton. Earlier in the season, the Crusaders traveled to Beaverton and earned a strong 6-1 victory, setting the tone for their postseason run.

Their upcoming matchup against West Linn adds even more weight to the final, given the long history between the two programs. Jesuit and West Linn faced off in the 2022 state championship, where Jesuit secured a 1-0 win. In 2023, the teams met again in the quarterfinals, with West Linn advancing after a tense penalty kick finish, 1-0, backed by a standout performance from senior goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson. Last year, the Crusaders and Lions met in the semifinals, where Jesuit pulled out a close 1-0 victory. Now, the two teams meet once again, this time on the biggest stage.

Jesuit has not played West Linn yet this season, setting up a fresh and unpredictable matchup for the championship game. After winning the state championship in 2022 and again in 2024, the Crusaders are aiming for a back-to-back championship and their third title in four years.

The players know this championship isn’t just another game, it’s a chance to leave their mark and finish the season strong. Senior Maeve Thomas shared how meaningful this last game feels for the group:

“I am feeling very excited to play in the championship game this year. It will be a good game to play and watch. I can’t wait to play one last time with my teammates.”

Beyond their talent, the Crusaders credit their success to how they’ve prepared throughout the fall. Practices have been intense, and the team has leaned on both returning players and new contributors to push the standard higher.

“Our team is very excited and we feel prepared from our training the whole season. We have been working really hard on and off the field and we have really come together as a tight group this year. Everyone gets along which I think also contributes to our success we’ve had so far,” said senior Ana Kubiaczyk.

With history and momentum on their side, Jesuit is ready to give it their all in the final. Don’t miss the action on Saturday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Hillsboro Stadium!

About the Contributors

Elan Regasa, Associate Director of Marketing

Elan Regasa is a driven and hardworking senior at Jesuit High School. This is her second year in Mr. Falkner’s Advanced Media class, and she is excited to continue growing her skills and taking on new challenges in Advanced Media Production. This year she is excited to continue marketing and social media. At Jesuit, she is a BSU leader, Sisters in Strength leader, ambassador, and part of the social media team for Chapter One. Elan is excited to capture current events at Jesuit, in the community, student life, games, and current trends . She is excited to write and inform others about lesser-known ideas and problems. She has always been a reader and is interested in writing her own stuff. She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon by her two hard-working parents, Dejene and Ergo. Elan has 2 older brothers, Kiyabae and Oliyad, and a sister Debi who also is a senior at Jesuit. Throughout her life, Elan has enjoyed hobbies, like basketball, gymnastics, and reading, but also loves to hang out with family and friends in her free time. She likes listening to music and her favorite artists are Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Morgan Wallen. Elan also enjoys traveling and indulging in different cultures. Some of her favorite places include Cancun, Jamaica, London, and Paris. She is excited to continue her journey in Advanced Media Production!

Braden Baluyut, Content Creator

Braden Baluyut is a senior at Jesuit High School and he is part of the Jesuit Media team. This is Braden’s second year in Advanced Media and he is super excited to do sports photography, videography, write interesting sports articles, and learn as much as possible. Braden was born in California, where he lived for a couple of years before moving to Oregon. Some of his favorite sports teams include the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers. His favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, and Manny Pacquiao. He has three brothers named Jaelen, Dylan (Class of 2016), and Liam, a sophomore. At Jesuit, he plays football, runs track, and is an ambassador. Although he does not play it anymore, he still has a huge passion for soccer, as he is a big fan of Manchester United and Barcelona. Outside of school, Braden enjoys traveling with his family across the world, spending time with friends, swimming, playing basketball, and trying new activities. He also loves listening to music by artists like Drake, PND, and Bryson Tiller. Braden is hyped up to create the best content for Jesuit Media and bring energy, creativity, and good vibes to the team every single day.

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