PUEBLO, Colo. — Colorado Christian exploded for seven goals Sunday afternoon, dismantling struggling N.M. Highlands 7-1 in a dominant Division II performance that showcased the home team's offensive firepower and regional tournament aspirations.
Ava Dinverno led the offensive onslaught with three goals, while Breenalyn Shimabukuro added two as the Mountaineers (2-6-6) snapped a two-game winless streak with a convincing victory. Dinverno struck in the 55th minute, then again in the 80th minute before completing her hat trick in the 81st minute. Shimabukuro scored in the 28th minute and 62nd minute, with Justine Moreau and Alexis Byrd also finding the net. Dalma Zsigó scored N.M. Highlands' lone goal in the 41st minute.
The first half saw Colorado Christian establish early dominance, though the score remained closer than the final result suggested. Dinverno's opening goal in the 55th minute—wait, that's second half. Let me recalibrate: Shimabukuro's 28th-minute strike gave the hosts an early advantage, but N.M. Highlands (1-12) refused to fold immediately. Zsigó equalized with a 41st-minute goal, setting up a tense finish to the opening 45