Top 5 sporting events this week

Ice hockey

Colorado Academy at Cheyenne Mountain

7:15 p.m. Saturday at The Broadmoor World Arena

Cheyenne Mountain stopped Colorado Academy’s attempt at revenge last season after beating the Mustangs in the state championship in 2022.

The Red-Tailed Hawks look to make it three consecutive victories against Colorado Academy, and Cheyenne Mountain’s stingy defense will work to keep the Mustangs out of its net.

Cheyenne Mountain has allowed just 9 goals in 6 games while the offense has found the net 19 times this season.

Wrestling

Vista Ridge Alpha Female Tournament

8 a.m. Saturday at Vista Ridge

This tournament began in 2019 with 75 wrestlers from 25 schools.

On Saturday, Vista Ridge will host more than 40 schools and over 100 wrestlers. The Vista Ridge Alpha Female tournament will also feature numerous competitors who boast ranks in Colorado as well as nationally.

One of several notable competitors to watch in the tournament is Calhan’s Ciara Monger. The three-time state champion is 11-0 and has won all her matches by first-period pin fall. Only four of her matches have lasted more than one minute.

Boys basketball

Falcon at Sierra

7 p.m. Thursday at Sierra

After starting the year 2-3, the Stallions have rebounded to win 6 of their last 7 games and have not dropped a home contest this season (3-0).

The Stallions allow just 41.3 points per game on their home court and have held two of three opponents under 40 at Sierra.

Falcon (6-3) averages over 65 points per game and has three players – Eric Graham, Tyler Cox and Jeremiah Potts – who average more than 10 points per contest.

Discovery Canyon at Rampart

Noon Saturday at Rampart

Discovery Canyon (8-3) is riding a five-game winning streak and six of its eight victories have come by double digits.

Sophomore Hugh Tarpenning has the Thunder rolling as he averages 13.2 points per game, 8.4 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals.

Rampart already has one more victory (5) than it did last year (4) and hopes to avenge a 58-46 loss at home to Discovery Canyon during the 2022-2023 season.

Lamar at Vanguard

3 p.m. Saturday at Vanguard

Vanguard scored a season-low 72 points Dec. 7 in Pueblo.

Yes, the Coursers have not scored fewer than 70 points all season. Only two contests have been decided by single figures while the Coursers won the other five by at least 30 points.

Cameron Rowney averages 19 points per game and junior JJ Wetters pours in 14.8 points, 8 assists and 4.5 steals.

Vanguard has not dropped a contest to Lamar (7-2) since 2016 and have a seven-game winning streak against the Thunder.