Gatewood powers past First Preparatory Academy, advances to Elite Eight

  • Gatewood senior Kimberly Mendez set the tone early for the Gators on Friday night, scoring a natural hat trick in the first half against First Preparatory Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Gatewood senior Kimberly Mendez set the tone early for the Gators on Friday night, scoring a natural hat trick in the first half against First Preparatory Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    The Gatewood girls soccer team is heading to the GIAA Class 2A Elite Eight after a dominant 5-1 victory over First Preparatory Academy in the opening round of the state playoffs.Behind a hat trick from senior Kimberly Mendez and additional goals from fellow seniors Natalie Sills and Lily Huskins, the Gators built an early lead and never looked back against the Highlanders.Gatewood...

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