Union Colony Prep is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will host the Front Range Christian Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Union Colony Prep strolled past Weldon Valley with points to spare, taking the game 87-70. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Timberwolves.
Union Colony Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tanner Sarchet, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 12 boards. Another player making a difference was Daniel Vazquez, who went 10-for-24 en route to 25 points along with eight steals and five assists.
Meanwhile, Front Range Christian unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 68-55 to Twin Peaks Classical Academy on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Union Colony Prep will have to keep a close watch on Haedan Morton and Zach Woo, a pair of players who had a big impact on Front Range Christian's prior game. Morton dropped a double-double with 17 points and 19 rebounds, while Woo shot 44% from the field on his way to 18 points and three steals. Morton has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Ethan Martin was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
Union Colony Prep beat Front Range Christian 57-48 when the teams last played back in March. Will the Timberwolves repeat their success, or do the Falcons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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