Thunder U-17 team in regional finals

SEATTLE - Jake Nelson scored five goals to lead the Idaho Thunder under-17 soccer team to a 8-1 win Monday to wrap up round-robin play at the U.S. Club Regionals.

Timmy Mueller added two goals and Reece Knutson also scored.

With the win, the Thunder advances to today's final match vs. Pac Northwest. If the Thunder wins, they move on to nationals, which will be held the last weekend of July in Chicago.

The Thunder is comprised of mostly the same team that finished second at nationals last season.