The Salida Spartans soccer team (Salida, CO), was nipped 3-2 in Thursday's league outing with the visiting Atlas Preparatory School Gryphons (Colorado Springs, CO)

With the win, Atlas Preparatory School improves its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Gryphons host Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs, CO) to clash with the Mustangs in a 3A Tri-Peaks battle on Tuesday, October 17. The Mustangs go into the battle with a record of 11-0. Manitou Springs won 1-0 in their recent league battle against Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO)

The Spartans (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO). The Panthers go into the 3A Tri-Peaks battle with a 9-3 record. In their last battle, Woodland Park was nudged by Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs, CO), 1-0, in a league battle.