Elko tops Boulder City in OT in girls Class 3A state semifinal

MESQUITE -- There was plenty of heartbreak on the faces of Boulder City girls soccer players as they walked off the field Friday night.

But after watching his players exceed expectations all season, Eagles coach Duncan Stark felt another emotion: pride.

Makayla Jenkins scored a golden goal in the 12th minute of the first overtime to give Elko a 2-1 victory over Boulder City in a Class 3A state semifinal at Mesquite Sports Park.

"Our goal at the beginning of the year was to make state," Stark said. "I'm very proud not only that we made state, but they actually gave (Elko) a game. I'm very proud."

The Indians advance to the state final at noon today against South Tahoe, which advanced with a 3-0 win over Truckee.

Boulder City (10-6-0) took a 1-0 lead when junior midfielder Ashlyn Jorgenson scored in the eighth minute.

Elko tied the score in the 27th minute on a goal by Jordan Kerns.

CLASS 3A BOYS

South Tahoe's Cody Williams scored three goals to carry the Vikings to a 5-0 romp over Boulder City (11-8-1) in a 3A state semifinal at Mesquite Sports Park.

The Vikings will play Sparks, a 1-0 overtime winner over Truckee, at 10 a.m. today.

CLASS 4A GIRLS

Galena's Alexa Kinsinger knocked home a rebound in overtime to give the Grizzlies a 2-1 victory over Pahrump Valley (14-2-1) in the 4A semifinals at Damonte Ranch High in Reno.

The Grizzlies took a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes, but the Trojans stayed close and eventually tied the match on Sydney Sladek's second-half goal.

"We gave them a game, and I don't think they expected it," Pahrump coach Greg Leseberg said.

Galena will play Douglas in the state championship match at noon today.