SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Unbeaten Smithson Valley continued its dominant playoff run Tuesday night, defeating host Southwest 6-0 in the second round of the Class 5A Division I girls soccer playoffs.<\/p>\n
The first half proved physical, with Smithson Valley applying heavy pressure and firing many shots toward the net. <\/p>\n
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Southwest goalkeeper Brianna Lyons stood tall, making several key saves to keep the game scoreless until midway through the half.<\/p>\n
Twelve minutes into the match, Smithson Valley\u2019s Grayson Heckendorn broke through and unleashed a rocket into the top right corner, giving the Rangers a 1-0 lead at halftime.<\/p>\n
The second half belonged entirely to Smithson Valley. <\/p>\n
The Rangers poured on the offense, recording 19 shots on goal as they pulled away. <\/p>\n
They added five more goals to secure the shutout victory and advance to the regional semifinals.<\/p>\n
Smithson Valley will face Corpus Christi Memorial later this week in the regional semifinals. <\/p>\n