For the first time this season, Union Colony Prep will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Front Range Christian Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Union Colony Prep is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight games dating back to last season on Friday. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-52 heartbreaker at the hands of Weldon Valley.
Soliana Gebremeskel
| 12/05/25 @ Weldon Valley | 23 |
| 12/03/25 vs Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | 22 |
| 02/20/25 @ Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | 19 |
| 02/18/25 vs Lyons | 18 |
| 02/13/25 @ Bishop Machebeuf | 35 |
| + 4 more games |
Despite their defeat, Union Colony Prep saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Soliana Gebremeskel, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 13 boards, was perhaps the best of all. Gebremeskel's evening made it nine games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Jaelynn Valdez, who posted 15 points and eight steals.
Meanwhile, Front Range Christian unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 29-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of Twin Peaks Classical Academy on Tuesday.
Union Colony Prep took their victory against Front Range Christian in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 55-34 score. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Falcons' Shayla Hajka, who almost dropped a triple-double with nine points, 13 rebounds, and ten steals. Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be easier for the Timberwolves to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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