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Soccer playoffs get under way Saturday

Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 | 11 a.m.

Southern Nevada's prep boys soccer playoffs kick off Saturday, with eight first-round matchups at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex adjacent to Cimarron-Memorial High School.

In the Sunset Region Tournament, 12-0-1 Bishop Gorman headlines a strong field of eight playing for a single berth to the upcoming 4A State Tournament in Sparks. The Gaels, who are led by top scorer and Division I prospect Joe Zaher, open against Cheyenne at 11 a.m.

Also expected to compete for the Sunset title are Centennial (11-2-1), Durango (10-1-2), Palo Verde (10-3-1) and Cimarron (6-6-2).

Top seeds Green Valley (13-0-3) and Chaparral (15-0-1) are favored in the eight-team Sunrise Region Tournament, which will send a pair of entries on to state. Silverado (11-2-3), Vo-Tech (9-5-2) and Rancho (9-7-0) also figure to contend in the event.

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