And then there were eight: Huskies advance

By Chris Freud

EDWARDS — Battle Mountain soccer is going to the Elite Eight and it doesn’t have far to go.The Huskies are making their fourth trip in five years to the quarterfinals after taking down Valor Christian, 3-2, on Tuesday during the second round of the 4A state playoffs. Whereas this would usually be time for Battle Mountain to hit the road, the No. 3 Huskies will be home for the quarterfinals on Saturday against Standley Lake.“It’s an awesome feeling,” Huskies keeper Jack Skidmore said. “I remember as a sophomore going to Air Academy for the quarterfinals. It’s awesome to sit here …

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