Kent Denver is moving on to the Class 3A girls soccer semifinals. They were able to sneak by Peak to Peak with a 2-1 victory, setting up a rematch with league foe Colorado Academy.
The fourth-seeded Sun Devils got on the board in the 22nd minute with a goal from Peyton Brophy to take a 1-0 lead a score that held up until halftime.
Darcy Neureiter increased the lead to 2-0 in the second half and No. 5 Peak to Peak was finally able to respond with a penalty kick to cut the lead in half.
But that would be the most offense they could generate and Kent Denver emerged with the win.
(1) Colorado Academy 8, (9) St. Mary’s 2
At Colorado Academy: It was St. Mary’s who started fast in this one, scoring less than four minutes into the game. But Colorado Academy showed why they are the top seed in 3A by rattling off eight of the game’s next nine goals.
The convincing win sets up a rematch with Kent Denver in the semifinals. Colorado Academy won the first meeting, 2-1.
(3) Jefferson Academy 3, (6) Frontier Academy 2
At Jefferson Academy: This game couldn’t be decided in 80 minutes. The teams found themselves locked in a 1-1 tie at halftime, with Jefferson Academy taking a 2-1 lead in the second half.
However, the Wolverines wouldn’t give in and they were able to tie the game, sending it to overtime.
But it was just a minute in that the Jaguars found the net, earning a bid into the semifinals.
(2) The Academy 1, (10) SkyView Academy 0
At The Academy: The Wildcats took advantage of their home field, winning a nail-biter to send them into the 3A semifinals.
Semifinal matchups
May 16. All-City Stadium (Bracket)
- Colorado Academy vs. Kent Denver
- Jefferson Academy vs. The Academy