ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — The Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins scored a 10-0, mercy-rule shortened win over Russell County in the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A state soccer playoffs on Tuesday at the Orange Beach Sports Complex.

Senior Auburn signee Sophie Simantel scored six goals for No. 6 Gulf Shores (13-4-1), who will host Section 1 rival and defending state champion Spanish Fort on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Orange Beach Sports Complex.

Jessica Chavez and Callie Wiist scored, and Brooke Cooley had a goal off a throw in from Laiken Tillery just six minutes into the second half that gave Gulf Shores its tenth goal, ending the game. Caroline Tilley assisted Gabi Walters for a goal at the end of the first half.