Salida High girls soccer trounces Leadville Panthers 5-0

Spartans earn first victory of the season in dominant road performance

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:48pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and raw athletic energy of a high school girls' soccer match, with players' forms dissolving into unrecognizable brushstrokes.The Salida High girls soccer team celebrates their decisive 5-0 victory over the Leadville Panthers with an explosion of energy and team spirit.Leadville Today

The Salida High School girls' soccer team earned their first win of the season with a decisive 5-0 victory over the Leadville Panthers in a road match played in Leadville, Colorado.

Why it matters

Salida High's girls soccer program has struggled in recent years, making this lopsided win over a conference rival an important early-season confidence boost as they look to turn things around and compete for a playoff spot.

The details

The Spartans scored early and often, netting three goals in the first half and two more in the second to cruise to the 5-0 final score. Salida's offense was led by a hat trick from junior forward Mia Ramirez, with additional goals contributed by seniors Natalie Gomez and Sophia Hernandez.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Mia Ramirez

A junior forward for the Salida High School girls' soccer team who scored three goals in the 5-0 win.

Natalie Gomez

A senior player for the Salida High School girls' soccer team who scored one goal in the 5-0 victory.

Sophia Hernandez

A senior player for the Salida High School girls' soccer team who scored one goal in the 5-0 win.

Leadville Panthers

The girls' soccer team from Leadville High School that was defeated 5-0 by Salida High.

Salida High School

The high school located in Salida, Colorado whose girls' soccer team earned a 5-0 victory over Leadville High.

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What’s next

Salida High's girls soccer team will look to build on this momentum when they host the Buena Vista Demons in their next match on April 5th.

The takeaway

This decisive win over a conference rival is an important early-season boost for the Salida High girls soccer program as they seek to turn around their recent struggles and compete for a spot in the state playoffs.