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Ortega breaks San Luis scoring record, helps Sidewinders advance to championship game for third time in four years

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San Luis' strong defense adds another shutout to team's impressive resume

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) - The San Luis Sidewinders are heading back to the AIA 6A State Championship for the third time in four years after beating the Pinnacle Pioneers 2-0 on Wednesday night in The Snake Pit.

Midway through the second half, senior forward Gio Ortega opened up the scoring with a bar-down goal from outside the box.

The score marked his 24th of the season, setting a record in San Luis school history for the most goals scored in a season.

The Sidewinders will face the No. 1 seeded Liberty Lions for the crown on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Mesa High School.

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