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(Photos by Nicole Miesle)

They were the youngest team in their league, but they never let that stop them.

Whether it was making Harlem Shake videos, singing in the back of cars or threatening to trash uppity foes on the pitch (they call her Micky “Two Fists” LeVine for a reason), the GU17 Whidbey Islanders select soccer team had an impressive run this season.

“I am very proud of these ladies,” said Islander coach Sean LeVine. “As the youngest team in our league, they proved they can compete with all of them!

“Not to mention, this a wonderful group of young ladies, and it has been a joy to coach them,” he added. “A big thank you, if I may, to all the parents this season for allowing me to coach their daughters! What a huge support they are to me and all the players.”

Guided by LeVine and assistant Scott Rosenkranz, the Islanders, who played from June through March, won the Marysville Strawberry Classic, finished second in the Skagit Firecracker Tournament and claimed fifth at the Rainier Valley Slammers Premier Tourney.

In league play, they went 2-6-4 in the North Puget Sound League while playing much older squads and earned draws in two of their three matches in the Founders State Cup.