Hillcrest is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will head out to challenge the Park City Miners at 3:30 p.m. Hillcrest's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Things were looking good for Hillcrest after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was West Jordan who was credited with the victory. West Jordan got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to Hillcrest's five. The loss was the Huskies' first of the season.
Joseth Meza and Bridger Healy scored both of Hillcrest's goals, bringing their combined season tally to five goals.
Park City is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Cottonwood.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hillcrest fell to 2-1. As for Park City, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Hillcrest beat Park City 2-0 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hillcrest since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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