Spartans Advance to 4A Soccer Semifinals After Shootout Win

Cimarron-Memorial advanced to the Class 4A boys soccer state semifinals on Monday after defeating Foothill in a penalty-kick shootout. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after overtime, forcing the teams into a shootout at the Foothill field.

Nathan Lopez scored the winning penalty kick for the Spartans. Goalkeeper Angel Alvarenga blocked the final attempt by the Falcons to seal the victory. The win gives Cimarron-Memorial a season record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 1 tie.

Jordan Mendoza scored the only regulation goal for the Sky League fourth seed. Foothill, the Desert League number two seed, finished the match with a record of 17 wins, 3 losses, and 3 ties.

The Spartans will face Sunrise Mountain in the semifinal round. That match is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at Spring Valley.

Sunrise Mountain reached the semifinals with a 4-0 victory over Shadow Ridge. Antonio Beltran scored two goals for the Miners. Henry Jimenez and Dylan Acosta also added goals in the win. Sunrise Mountain improved to 11 wins, 2 losses, and 3 ties and has won its last five games.

Green Valley defeated Centennial 5-2 to advance in the boys tournament. Amilcar Cipili scored two goals and recorded an assist for the Gators. Christian Zuniga, Eric Reynaga, and Pedro Alves-Rodrigues also found the back of the net. Green Valley will play Chaparral in the semifinals at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Spring Valley.

Chaparral ended Spring Valley's unbeaten season with a 2-1 win. Skander Herrera scored a goal and provided an assist for the Cowboys. Joshua Munoz scored the other goal for Chaparral, which improved to 13 wins, 5 losses, and 10 ties. Spring Valley finished with 14 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties.