Salida High girls' soccer team beats Cañon City

First victory over rivals in at least 4 years

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:28pm

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The Salida High School girls' soccer team defeated their rivals from Cañon City on March 31, marking the first time they have beaten the Tigers in at least four years under head coach Heidi Slaymaker.

Why it matters

This victory is a significant milestone for the Salida High girls' soccer program, as they have struggled to overcome their cross-town rivals in recent seasons. The win demonstrates the team's progress and competitiveness within their league.

The details

The final score of the match was 1-0 in favor of Salida High. This was the first time the Spartans had defeated the Tigers since Heidi Slaymaker took over as head coach four years ago.

  • The match took place on March 31, 2026.

The players

Heidi Slaymaker

The head coach of the Salida High School girls' soccer team for the past four years.

Salida High School girls' soccer team

The high school soccer team from Salida, Colorado that defeated their rivals from Cañon City.

Cañon City High School girls' soccer team

The high school soccer team from Cañon City, Colorado that lost to their rivals from Salida.

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The takeaway

This victory represents an important milestone for the Salida High girls' soccer program, as they have been working to overcome their cross-town rivals from Cañon City. The win demonstrates the team's progress and competitiveness within their league.