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Wolfgang’s Gang: Salpointe earns fifth straight 4A state title under legendary coach

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Salpointe has 12 state championships now, all under 43-year coach Wolfgang Weber (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)

MESA — Never has a boys soccer team won five straight state championships in Arizona.

Never has a coach in the sport in the state won 793 games in a career.

The legendary Wolfgang Weber, in his 43rd year as Salpointe’s head coach, is at both untouchable marks after Saturday’s 7-2 win over No. 3 Scottsdale Saguaro in the 4A state championship game at Mesa Mountain View High School.

“It’s very gratifying,” Weber said about winning another state title. “What is involved? It’s longevity. … This is sweet. I am very blessed.”

The Lancers (26-2) overcame an early 1-0 deficit — two minutes into the match — and a 2-2 score at halftime by immediately pulling away to start the second half.

Emiliano Castro scored twice in the first three minutes of the second half, both times as a result of Leo Gutierrez attacking. Castro scored the first goal off a deflection from the goalie following Gutierrez’s attempt, and the second goal was netted off a perfect center pass from Gutierrez.

Gutierrez put Salpointe ahead 5-2 at the 68-minute mark.

“Every time I come here (to the state championship game), it’s like a blessing,” said Gutierrez, who had 63 goals this season. “Such a great program, soccer-wise and every other sport.”

Marcos Torres scored after a shot attempt by Gutierrez bounced to him off the post.

Luis Garcia-Leyva produced the last goal on a penalty kick at the 77-minute mark.

Jose Gutierrez-Pena and Andrew Kisso scored Salpointe’s goals in the first half.

Gutierrez finished his Salpointe career with a state-record 173 goals.

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