When it comes to girls’ soccer domination, the Bishop Verot Vikings just turned Sweet 16.

The Vikings claimed their 16th consecutive district championship Saturday with a 5-0 decision over Gateway Charter at tournament host Island Coast. It is the seventh straight title with Randy Zavada as the Vikings’ coach.

The District 3A-12 champion Vikings (12-3-3) scored all five of their goals in the first half against the wind and coasted the rest of the way. Goalkeeper Chryssie Gibson made four saves in the first half while Cailyn Rizzo tended the net in the second half and made one save.

The Vikings host Bradenton Southeast at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Region 3-3A quarterfinal round.

The Griffins kicked off, but the Vikings soon took possession and charged the net. Kelly Williamson knocked in what proved to be the game-winning goal with just 47 seconds played. It was the first of two goals for Williamson.

It was another 15 minutes before Kady Otzko scored the second goal. Otzko finished with three goals while McKenna Duquette contributed two assists with one apiece by Rebecca Abernethy and Ashley Lofgren.

Gateway Charter must travel to Sarasota Thursday to face Cardinal Mooney in the regional quarterfinal round.

Boys Basketball

Bradenton Southeast 63, Bishop Verot 55: After beating a zone press and zone defense in the first half, Bishop Verot was forced into 18 turnovers in the second half as Southeast came from behind to beat the Vikings in the MLK Classic at Dunbar.

Southeast’s man-to-man pressure baseline to baseline and athleticism dissected the Vikings over the final 16 minutes of play.

Reggie Smalls led Southeast (16-5) with 20 points. Antonio Ray added 13 points and Kenny Cooper 12.

Ricky Doyle topped the Vikings with 17 points and eight rebounds. Mark Wagner and Nate Howard added 13 points apiece.

The Vikings (14-6) visit Ida Baker Wednesday night.

Southeast 16 17 15 15 – 63

Bishop Verot 23 12 9 11 – 55

SOUTHEAST 63 – Williams 4, Ray 13, Jean 3, Cooper 12, Blue 6, Smalls 20, Poole 4, Pompey 1. Totals: 28 4-11 63.

3PG: Smalls 2, Jean 1.

VEROT 55 – Wagner 13, Taylor 4, Reeves 4, Mosher 4, Doyle 17, Howard 13. Totals: 21 8-15 55.

3PG: Wagner 3, Reeves 1, Howard 1.