Durango Girls Soccer Dominates in 5-0 Win

Four-goal first half blitz sets tone in victory over Montezuma-Cortez

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:34am

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The Durango High School girls soccer team cruised to a 5-0 victory over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday, scoring four goals in the first 25 minutes to set the tone. Five different Demons found the back of the net as Durango extended its winning streak to seven games.

Why it matters

Durango has been a dominant force in the region, showcasing a potent offense and stifling defense that have led to a strong start to the season. This lopsided win over a quality opponent underscores the Demons' ability to overwhelm their rivals when they are firing on all cylinders.

The details

Durango scored early and often, with junior Ellis Campbell leading the way with a goal and two assists. Sophomore Lia Schowalter, senior Josie Phare, junior Lila Scherer-Sickler, and sophomore Megan Burns also found the back of the net for the Demons. Durango's defense was never seriously tested, as senior goalkeeper Ryne Neiman recorded the clean sheet.

  • Durango scored four goals in the first 25 minutes of the game.
  • Scherer-Sickler opened the scoring with 32:54 left in the first half.
  • Phare scored Durango's second goal with 28:22 remaining in the first half.
  • Schowalter made it 3-0 with 25:27 left in the first half.
  • Campbell scored Durango's fourth goal with just over 18 minutes left in the first half.

The players

Ryne Neiman

Durango's senior goalkeeper who recorded the clean sheet.

Ellis Campbell

Durango junior who scored a goal and had two assists.

Lia Schowalter

Durango sophomore who scored a goal and had an assist.

Josie Phare

Durango senior who scored one of the Demons' five goals.

Lila Scherer-Sickler

Durango junior who opened the scoring for the Demons.

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What they’re saying

“We had outstanding shots today. Lila's (Scherer-Sickler) left-footed volley from Josie's (Phare) crossbar hit, everything was looking good today from the girls.”

— Zac Keeler, Durango head coach

“We were working a lot on one-two combination plays and two touches on the ball. Whenever we pick our heads up and see the runs that everybody's making that we've worked hard to create, that's really working well to create space and opportunities in the box.”

— Ellis Campbell, Durango junior

What’s next

Durango will look to continue its strong start to the season when it hosts Montrose on Friday at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Durango's dominant performance showcased the team's offensive firepower and defensive solidity, cementing the Demons as a force to be reckoned with in the region. Their ability to quickly turn defense into offense and find the back of the net from multiple sources makes them a challenging opponent for any team.