Defending champions are on top of three of CHSAANow.com's four preseason girls soccer rankings. The fourth? Well, it's a new classification this season.
The early signing period began on Wednesday, with athletes from around the state inking a National Letter of Intent with the college or university of choice.
Kevin Del Mazo, Daniel Beccera and Colton Ladyga all scored as No. 2 Smoky Hill beat No. 15 Ralston Valley and advanced to the Class 5A boys soccer quarterfinals on Wednesday.