Union Colony Prep unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado Archers at home by a 46-32 margin on Wednesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Soliana Gebremeskel
| 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 |
| 02/11/25 @ Estes Park | 38 |
| + 3 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Union Colony Prep lost, don't look at Soliana Gebremeskel. Despite the final result, she dropped a triple-double with 22 points, ten rebounds, and 11 steals. Gebremeskel's big performance that evening made it eight games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaelynn Valdez, who posted four points along with 13 boards and six steals.
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado was led to victory by Danica Candelaria and Kizzy Thode. Candelaria went 7-for-9 to rack up 17 points and six rebounds, while Thode earned eight points and seven steals. Thode is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Quinn Candelaria was another key player, putting up seven points.
Union Colony Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 53-52 loss against Weldon Valley on the 5th. As for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, they will venture away from home to square off against Two Roads Charter School at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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