The Coolidge Bears will face off against the Apache Junction Prospectors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coolidge's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for six straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.
Coolidge managed to keep up with San Tan Foothills until halftime on Thursday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Bears came up short against the Sabercats, falling 3-0. Coolidge fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against San Tan Foothills since Thursday.
Coolidge was without their leading scorer, Miah Casillas, in Thursday's match. With Casillas sidelined, the Bears had to make some big changes to the lineup. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Donna Hansen (60), Naveah Moreno (80), and Elliette Shaffer (80). The trio had averaged 26.8, 53, and 37.5 minutes respectively before Thursday's contest.
Meanwhile, Apache Junction fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Page on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sand Devils. Apache Junction were red-hot offensively heading into the match (they scored no less than four goals in the three contests prior), but Page's defense proved too tough.
Apache Junction's goal came courtesy of Giuliana Angulo, who's now up to seven this season.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 5-10-2. As for Coolidge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10-1.
Coolidge couldn't quite get it done against Apache Junction when the teams last played back in January of 2025 as they fell 2-0. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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