
Americas High School's boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Walnut Grove in the Class 5A Division I state semifinal held at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Gael Perez (7) jumps over Walnut Grove’s Devan Stone (24) during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas head coach Jair Olivares speaks with players after a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Braleo Ngang (11) battles for control of the ball with a Walnut Grove defender during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
An Americas’ boys soccer player kicks the ball against Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove goalkeeper Quinn Shelton makes a save against Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas reacts to a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove’s Ryker Loertscher (12) and Americas’ Andree Salazar (9) battle for the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ fan cheers on the goalkeeper during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Walnut Grove at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) closes his eyes as Walnut Grove’s Ezequiel Romero (10) kicks the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Giovanni Hernandez (14) leaps over Walnut Grove’s player (9) as they battle for the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
A Walnut Grove fan holds up a sign during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Americas at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Daniel Escobar (4) and Grove’s Ezequiel Romero (10) jump to kick the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas goalkeeper Aram Moreno (99) prays before a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Walnut Grove at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Players from Americas and Walnut Grove battle for a header in front of the goal during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Giovanni Hernandez (14) kicks the ball against Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove’s Caden Schumacher (6) heads the ball against Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove fans celebrate a 1-0 win over Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas reacts to a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) controls the ball as Walnut Grove’s Caden Schumacher (6) defends during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove celebrates a 1-0 win over Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Walnut Grove’s Riley Fielder (17) and Americas’ Gael Perez (7) battle for a header during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas head coach Jair Olivares speaks with players after a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) heads the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Gael Perez (7) jumps over Walnut Grove’s Devan Stone (24) during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Gael Perez (7) jumps over Walnut Grove’s Devan Stone (24) during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas head coach Jair Olivares speaks with players after a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Braleo Ngang (11) battles for control of the ball with a Walnut Grove defender during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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An Americas’ boys soccer player kicks the ball against Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove goalkeeper Quinn Shelton makes a save against Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas reacts to a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove’s Ryker Loertscher (12) and Americas’ Andree Salazar (9) battle for the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ fan cheers on the goalkeeper during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Walnut Grove at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) closes his eyes as Walnut Grove’s Ezequiel Romero (10) kicks the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Giovanni Hernandez (14) leaps over Walnut Grove’s player (9) as they battle for the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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A Walnut Grove fan holds up a sign during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Americas at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Daniel Escobar (4) and Grove’s Ezequiel Romero (10) jump to kick the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas goalkeeper Aram Moreno (99) prays before a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal against Walnut Grove at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Players from Americas and Walnut Grove battle for a header in front of the goal during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Giovanni Hernandez (14) kicks the ball against Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove’s Caden Schumacher (6) heads the ball against Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove fans celebrate a 1-0 win over Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas reacts to a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) controls the ball as Walnut Grove’s Caden Schumacher (6) defends during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove celebrates a 1-0 win over Americas during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Walnut Grove’s Riley Fielder (17) and Americas’ Gael Perez (7) battle for a header during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas head coach Jair Olivares speaks with players after a 1-0 loss to Walnut Grove during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Americas’ Mathias Loya (10) heads the ball during a Class 5A Division I boys soccer state semifinal at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Monday, April 6
Clint10, San Elizario 9
Clint: WP: Kevin Pacheco 10 K’s, 4 innings Nomar Maldonado 2-4, 2 RBI
Wednesday, April 8
Eastwood 13, Socorro 5
Troop score 10 in the 7th to come back! WP- D Fierro O Martin 1x3 1 RBI, D Rubio 1x4 1 RBI, A Serrano 2x5 2 RBI, C Lopez 2x3 2 RBI, S Chavez 2 RBI, J Gomez 2x2 3 RBI, I Amezola 1x3 2 RBI
Del Valle 4, Hanks 3
WP: Bryan Garcia 9.0 10K 1ER 1BB Diego Villalobos 2-4 2 1B Edgar Vasquez 1-4 2B RBI Bryan Garcia 1-4 1B RBI
Del Valle clinched a playoff spot with the win
Riverside 10, Austin 1
Riverside: WP: Carlos Rojas, 6 IP, 7 K’s Sevastian Romero: 2x4, 2B Carlos Rojas: 3x4, 2 HR, 2 SB, 4 RBI Dominic Velarde: 2x3, RBI
El Dorado 5, Parkland 0
Strong pitching by Michael Bernal with full game. 6Ks 0 BBs Ryan Valenzuela lead with 2 RBIs
Americas 15, Horizon 11
Socorro’s Danielle Lozoya (4) hits the ball during a District 1-6A game against Eastlake at Eastlake High School on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
Wednesday, April 8
Del Valle def. Horizon
DV: WP M. Felix. A. Salcedo 5-5 4RBI, M. Felix 4-4 2RBI, Y. Morgan 3-3 3RBI, A. Medina 2-2 3RBI, R. Barron 2-2 2RBI
Socorro 5, Eastlake 0
Socorro: WP: Hailey Rodriguez. Mia Dominguez, Cassidy Escobedo each drove in 2 runs,
Chapin 22, Jefferson 1
Chapin: WP Jaedyne Armendariz 9 K’s J. Armendariz 4-5, HR, 3B, 2B, 8 RBI Addy Rocha 4-5, 2 2B, 4 RBI Khloe Jensen 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI Iliana Velasquez 2-4, RBI Camry Hogue 1-1, RBI Jefferson: G. Ruiz 1-2 I. Montez 1-2, RBI
Burges 9, Canutillo 8
Parkland 6, Hanks 1
Felix F.Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso, Texas high school sports scoreboard: April 6-11
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The score was 1-0 in favor of Walnut Grove.
The match took place on April 3, 2026.
The semifinal was held at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas.
The head coach is Jair Olivares.

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