The East Hall boys soccer team will make its first appearance in the state semifinals following its 4-1 Class AAA quarterfinal win over Pierce County on Saturday in Blackshear.

Nestor Soto led the fourth-ranked Vikings (13-3-1) with two goals. Julio Avila and Adolfo Adame also scored for East Hall, which entered the state playoffs as the No. 3 seed from Region 7-AAA.

Leo Toledo tallied two assists and Diego Porras added another helper for the Vikings. Emanuel Andrade made four saves in goal.

East Hall visits Woodward Academy in the semifinals Wednesday. The winner plays either St. Pius X or Oconee County in the championship game Friday.