Coal Ridge Upsets Aurora West in 3A Soccer Playoffs
A late-second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for the 19th-seeded Titans over the Foothills League champions.
By Martin Reynolds ·
Coal Ridge defeated Aurora West College Prep Academy 1-0 on Wednesday evening to advance in the Class 3A boys soccer playoffs.
The match took place at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. Coal Ridge, the 19th seed, scored in the second half to secure the win. The 14th-seeded Aurora West team was shut out for the first time this season.
Aurora West holds the 2A/3A Foothills League championship title. The Spartans finished their regular season with an 11-4 record. They were the only team from the Aurora area competing in the 3A postseason bracket.
Coach Narayan Niroula’s squad created several scoring opportunities late in the game. Junior Alexis Hernandez, the team’s leading scorer with 20 goals, struck the crossbar on a shot. Senior Bangaly Sherriff later split the Coal Ridge defense and beat the goalkeeper, but his shot drifted wide.
The final score stood at 0-0 at halftime. Coal Ridge found its goal in the second period. The victory sends the Titans into the second round of the state tournament.
The next round of Class 3A games is scheduled for Nov. 3.
Source: Sentinel Colorado · original report published
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