Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Crystal Springs Uplands couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Milpitas Trojans who were credited with the win on Saturday. The Milpitas Trojans got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons' three. The Gryphons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2017.
Crystal Springs Uplands' goal came courtesy of Jimmy Naylor, who's now up to four this season.
Gryphons
| 03/01/25 vs Milpitas | 1-1 |
| 02/26/25 @ Saratoga | 3-1 |
| 02/22/25 @ El Camino | 1-0 |
| 02/17/25 @ Harker | 2-0 |
| 02/14/25 vs Eastside College Prep | 6-0 |
Crystal Springs Uplands moved to 16-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those four games. As for Milpitas, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Crystal Springs Uplands does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Milpitas, they will take on Selma at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Selma sitting on four straight victories and Milpitas on three.
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