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Seven El Paso High School Soccer Teams Advance to Regional Semifinals

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In an impressive display of talent, seven boys' soccer teams from El Paso have advanced to the regional semifinals following the area round of the high school playoffs. The teams making it to the Sweet 16 include Ysleta, Bowie, Americas, Bel Air, Hanks, Burges, and Coronado. Notable victories include Bel Air's nail-biting win against Wichita Falls Legacy, decided by penalty kicks, and Coronado's solid 3-1 win over Mansfield. Unfortunately, the season ended for Pebble Hills, Montwood, and San Elizario, while no girls' teams from El Paso progressed past this round.

Key Details: • Ysleta, Bowie, Americas, Bel Air, Hanks, Burges, and Coronado advanced to the semifinals. • Bel Air won against Wichita Falls Legacy 5-4 in penalty kicks. • Coronado defeated Mansfield with a score of 3-1. • Pebble Hills, Montwood, and San Elizario were eliminated from the playoffs. • No girls' teams from El Paso advanced to the regional semifinals.

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