TACOMA -- In 12 years as head coach of Columbia River's girls soccer program, Filly Afenegus has seen just about every outcome imaginable.

Still, the veteran coach isn't immune to occasional nerve-wracking moments that evoke stress and anxiety for everyone watching.

Friday was one of those moments for Afenegus, who watched from the sideline as the Rapids prevailed in penalty kicks for a 1-0 win over West Valley in the Class 2A girls soccer state semifinals. River will face 2A Greater St. Helens League foe Ridgefield in Saturday's championship game at 5:30 p.m.

"Every (final four) we come to just plays out a little bit differently. It's like a good movie -- you don't know how it's going to end," the coach said. "You're just on pins and needles, and it's kind of how I think we all felt."