St. Pius X Advances in NMAA Soccer Tournament
The top-seeded team dominated Los Alamos to secure a spot in the Class 4A Quarterfinals.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Soccer
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St. Pius X shut out Los Alamos 5-0 during the NMAA Boys State Soccer Tournament. The victory moves the first-seeded team into the next round of competition.
Why it matters
The win confirms St. Pius X as a strong contender in the state tournament bracket. The team now prepares to host the upcoming quarterfinal match at their home facility.
St. Pius X enters the next round with a 17-3-1 season record as the tournament's top seed. They face fifth-seeded Hope Christian, who holds a 13-5-2 record.
The players
St. Pius X
This Albuquerque high school athletic program serves as the tournament's top seed.
Los Alamos
The 16th-seeded team entered the tournament with a 5-13 overall season record.
Hope Christian
The fifth-seeded soccer team advances to face St. Pius X in the quarterfinal round.
The details
Playing at home in Albuquerque, the top-seeded St. Pius X squad maintained control throughout the match to eliminate the 16th-seeded Los Alamos team. This shutout victory sets the stage for a quarterfinal matchup against Hope Christian.
Timeline
St. Pius X defeated Los Alamos 5-0 on October 29.
The Class 4A Quarterfinal game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps St. Pius X on track to defend their position as the top-seeded team in the 2026 NMAA Boys State Soccer Tournament. The result narrows the field toward the championship, with the upcoming quarterfinal determining which team continues their pursuit of the title.
St. Pius X moves on to the quarterfinal bracket as the top seed to host fifth-seeded Hope Christian. The 5-0 result highlights the offensive efficiency required to advance through the high-stakes single-elimination tournament.
The takeaway
Maintaining home-field advantage is a critical factor for top-seeded teams during the state tournament. Consistent scoring and defensive shutouts serve as key indicators of a team's potential to reach the final championship rounds.
What happens next
St. Pius X plays Hope Christian in the Class 4A Quarterfinals on Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at St. Pius X High School.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KOB.
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