An April snow storm socked the Rockies on Friday night, but it couldn’t stop the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, who crushed winless Real Monarchs SLC, 5-2, at Sand Creek Stadium. Luke Vercollone scored twice from the penalty spot, and Miguel Gonzalez, Saeed Robinsonand Marty Maybin added goals for the Switchbacks, who earned a second consecutive victory against the Monarchs. EtiTavares and Uruguayan signing Max Raohofer scored for the Monarchs.

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