Moscow Bears Defeated Lewiston Bengals 8-0
The Moscow Bears secured a commanding victory in the district soccer tournament to advance to the title game.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Soccer
Moscow defeated Lewiston 8-0 on Saturday in a district girls soccer tournament match. The victory advances the Moscow Bears to the district title game.
Why it matters
The win highlights the continued dominance of the reigning Idaho Class 5A state champions. The team utilized high intensity to secure the win in their final home game for seniors.
Rebekah Abbott led the offensive effort with three goals and two assists, while Edie Sumner and Saskia Hohenlohe each added two goals. Hannah Lowry opened the scoring just one minute into the match.
The players
Moscow Bears
They are the reigning Idaho Class 5A state girls soccer champions.
Lewiston Bengals
They are a high school girls soccer team whose season concluded with this tournament loss.
Rebekah Abbott
She is a key player for the Moscow Bears who recorded three goals and two assists in the match.
Sandpoint
They are the upcoming district title game opponent for the Moscow Bears.
The details
The Moscow Bears dominated play at the Moscow School District Community Playfields, effectively ending Lewiston's season. The team leveraged momentum built over the course of the season to sustain their offensive pressure throughout the match.
Timeline
Saturday, October 10, 2026: Moscow defeated Lewiston in the district tournament.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Moscow will play Sandpoint for the district title at 4 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Moscow's dominant victory cements their position as the favorite to repeat their success from the Idaho Class 5A state championship. This win significantly boosts their momentum heading into the high-stakes district title game against Sandpoint.
The 8-0 margin of victory provides a clear indicator of Moscow's offensive efficiency ahead of their upcoming championship match. With Lewiston eliminated, Sandpoint remains the final obstacle for Moscow to secure the district title.
The takeaway
Moscow demonstrated high intensity to close out their final home game of the season for their seniors. Consistency in their offensive execution will remain a primary focus as they prepare for the district final.
What happens next
Moscow plays Sandpoint for the district title at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the district tournament, visit Moscow Soccer.
