Sherer Seals It in Shootout
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Noah Padilla
Volcano Vista (1) (5-4) Atrisco Heritage (1)
October 29, 2025 – Volcano Vista High School, Albuquerque, NM
The Volcano Vista Hawks survived a tense 2025 NMAA state tournament opener, defeating the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw through regulation and overtime on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Hawks advanced to face No. 2 seed Rio Grande in the next round on Saturday, November 1.
Volcano Vista wasted no time getting on the board as senior midfielder #11 Chris Marquez broke free on a through ball and slotted his shot to the far post, giving the Hawks an early 1–0 lead. The goal energized Volcano, which controlled much of the first half through crisp passing and steady possession.
Atrisco Heritage battled back, generating pressure late in the half through set pieces and long runs into the box. Their persistence paid off just before halftime when junior midfielder #8 Jacob Magana collected a loose ball outside the penalty area and buried a low shot into the bottom corner to level the score at 1–1 heading into the break.
The second half and overtime were marked by intensity and determination from both sides. The Hawks and Jaguars traded chances but neither team could find the winning goal, forcing the match into a decisive shootout. Each side converted their first four attempts before Atrisco’s fifth shot sailed wide left, opening the door for Volcano to seal it.
“I already knew what corner I was going to. I already knew where I was going before we even started PK shootouts. It’s just a confidence that you have to have I think.”
David Sherer Volcano Vista High School
With the game on the line, senior #12 David Sherer stepped to the spot and calmly buried the clinching penalty, sending Volcano Vista through to the next round. The victory showcased the Hawks’ composure under pressure and set up a marquee matchup with Rio Grande in the state quarterfinals.
HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla Volcano Vista senior, Chris Marquez (#11) celebrates with teammates after a quick goal against Atrisco Heritage on October 29, 2025. HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla HQ Sports / Noah Padilla Volcano Vista senior, David Sherer (#12) celebrates with the crowd and his team after making the game winning PK in a shootout with Atrisco Heritage on October 29, 2025. HQ Sports / Noah Padilla
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