By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle opened state Class 3A boys soccer tournament play by posting a 2-1 win over Stadium at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

The Wildcats now ride Tuesday night's victory over the Tigers into the state quarterfinals to be played Friday and Saturday.

Time, date and location of West Seattle's game will be announced, although the Wildcats will be the "home" team this time.

They find themselves paired against the winner between Gig Harbor and Squalicum.

In other area action Tuesday, Mount Rainier was eliminated from the Class 4A tournament with a narrow 3-2 loss at Pasco while Tyee was bumped from the 2A tournament by Mountlake Terrace at Highline Memorial, 7-1.