October 24, 2026 - 3:48 pm

Senior Caitlynn Nick had three goals and an assist Saturday to lead Palo Verde to a 5-0 home victory over Spring Valley in the first round of the Class 4A Southern Region girls soccer playoffs.

Angelie Mendoza added two goals and an assist for the Panthers (14-3), who entered as the Sky League’s top seed. Teammate Scarlett Roberts had two assists, and goalkeeper Jovie Wikler nabbed two saves for the shutout.

Palo Verde hosts Las Vegas in the quarterfinals at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Spring Valley, the Mountain League’s fourth seed, finished at 11-8.

No. 2L Las Vegas 1, No. 3D Tech 0: At Las Vegas, the Wildcats (16-4-1) scored a first-half goal and hung on to defeat the Roadrunners (12-8-2).

No. 3M Doral Academy 2, No. 2S Legacy 0: At Legacy, Ren Morisato scored two second-half goals, leading the Dragons (14-7-2) past the Longhorns (8-3-2). Dasha Rosas added an assist for Doral Academy, which plays at Eldorado Monday at 5 p.m.

No. 1L Eldorado 3, No.…