Soccer Game Recap: Union Colony Prep Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 5:15am

Soccer Recap: Union Colony Prep vs. Gilpin County

Union Colony Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Gilpin County Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Union Colony Prep of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

Their goal came courtesy of Kaitlin Escobar, who's now up to four this season.

Union Colony Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Gilpin County, the win got them back to even at 6-6-1.

Union Colony Prep has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Rocky Mountain Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Union Colony Prep will be up against Rocky Mountain Lutheran's rather soft defense (which has allowed 4.3 goals per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Gilpin County, they will head out on the road to face off against Denver Christian on Friday. Denver Christian will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Gilpin County surely won't give up without a fight.

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