Coyotes End Struggles with Sundevils
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Sandia Prep (1) Cottonwood Classical (3)
October 02, 2025 – SANDIA PREP, Albuquerque, NM
Cottonwood Classical and Sandia Prep battled in a tight NMAA girls soccer matchup on Thursday, with the Coyotes ultimately pulling away late for a 3–1 win. After a scoreless first half, the intensity rose quickly in the final 40 minutes as both teams traded goals before Cottonwood finished strong to secure the victory.
The second half opened with a breakthrough from Sophia Soriano, a sophomore who put Cottonwood on the board with the first goal of the match. Her strike energized the Coyotes and set the tone for what became an action-packed final stretch.
Sandia Prep wasted little time answering back. Sophomore Madlyn Dopson equalized shortly after Soriano’s goal, leveling the score at 1–1 and shifting momentum back to the Sundevils.
Cottonwood eventually regained control when freshman Hailo Baca found the back of the net, giving her team the lead once more. Just minutes later, senior Savannah Serbin delivered the final nail in the coffin — a long strike from near midfield that took a bounce over the keeper and into the net, sealing the Coyotes’ 3–1 victory.
With the win, Cottonwood Classical extended its winning streak to eight straight and solidified itself as one of the hottest teams in Class 3A, while Sandia Prep saw its five game win streak snapped despite a competitive showing. Both sides proved they have young talent ready to make an impact this season, but Cottonwood’s ability to finish late was the decisive factor.
Ryah Carlson traps the ball while pushing an attack downfield. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Sophia Soriano unleashes a shot to score the first goal of the match. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Sophia Soriano takes a shot to score a goal before a Sandia Prep defender can block it. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Ryah Carlson and Sophia Soriano jump while celebrating Sophia’s goal. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Abby Dyer dribbles the ball while closely guarded by a Sandia Prep defender. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Sandia Prep circled up before starting the second half. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Emily Collins and Camryn McWilliams hug and celebrate with Madlyn Dopson after her goal. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Sandia Prep team surrounds and hugs Madlyn Dopson after her goal. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Madlyn Dopson hugs a teammate after scoring a goal to tie the game. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Sophia Soriano controls the ball at midfield during the match with Sandia Prep. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Abby Dyer dribbles the ball while closely guarded by a Sandia Prep defender. Savannah Serbin celebrates her goal with sister Isabella Serbin. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Savannah Serbin celebrates her goal while running back to her position. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Isabella Serbin celebrates Savannah’s goal. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports Isabella Serbin and Sophia Soriano high five after the final whistle is blown. Noah Padilla/HQ Sports
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