(LANGHORNE, Pa.) – A second half outburst by hosting Cairn doomed Wilson as it fell in United East competition on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix trailed 1-0 after the first half, but the Highlanders exploded for four goals in the second to go on to victory.

The Basics

Score: Wilson 0, Cairn 5

Venue: Stillman Athletic Complex

Records: Wilson 1-8-2, 1-3-0 UE; Cairn 3-4-6, 1-3-1 UE

How It Happened

• Highlander forward Alijah Miller proved to be a threat early as he scored 10 minutes into the game. Wilson had chances to equalize as Jace Williams (Sr., Chesapeake, Va. / Hickory), Eric Arbogast (Sr., Duncansville, Pa. / Hollidaysburg), and Wes Reall Jr. (So., Carlisle, Pa. / Big Spring) all had shots before the first 30 was over.
• After halftime, Miller picked back up and scored within the first minute. He proceeded to complete the natural hat trick in the 55th minute. Euan Silva added a brace with goals in the 85th and 86th minutes to set up the final score.

Inside The Numbers

• Cairn led the shot chart by a 21-8 margin overall and 11-3 in shots on goal. Wilson held the advantage on corner kicks by a 9-3 difference.

Up Next
The Phoenix head to Williamsport to take on Penn College on Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.