Sadly, the Gilpin County Eagles are still looking for their first win of the season after 15 matchups. They were outmatched by Union Colony Prep at home and fell 75-26. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gilpin County in their matchups with Union Colony Prep: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the defeat, Gilpin County saw an underclassman step up: Taurean Paxton scored 19 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Paxton has scored all season.
Union Colony Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tanner Sarchet out in front who scored 17 points along with six steals. Another player making a difference was Pablo Mendoza-Munoz, who scored 20 points along with three steals.
Gilpin County dropped their record down to 0-15 with that loss, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Union Colony Prep, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Gilpin County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 76-13 loss vs. Lyons on the 9th. Union Colony Prep has also already played their next game, a 58-47 loss against Clear Creek on the 8th.
