Author: Carson Field
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Early deficit too much for Palmer Ridge as Bears fall 13-4 to Lutheran
Early in Wednesday’s game between Palmer Ridge and Lutheran, it looked like it would be a back-and-forth offensive duel. Lutheran scored six runs in the first inning before Palmer Ridge answered with three. Only Lutheran, though, could keep its offense flowing. The Lions scored seven more runs before winning 13-4. “They came out aggressive,” Palmer…
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Cheyenne Mountain’s Ballenger beats Coronado’s Hoover in duel of friendly rivals
Tuesday’s No. 1 singles match between Andrew Ballenger and Miles Hoover was years in the making. Ballenger, a sophomore, and Hoover, a senior, both used to attend Cheyenne Mountain before Hoover transferred to Coronado prior to the 2021-22 school year. And before that, the two played with and against each other at other places. For…
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Air Force renames baseball field after former general, donor Philip Erdle
As Mick Erdle helped pull back a tarp lying in the infield of Air Force’s baseball field and saw the words “Erdle Field” painted next to the first-base line, all he could do was smile. Erdle’s father, Philip Erdle, donated $2.5 million for the renovation of Falcon Field, along with Philip’s wife Carolyn. And as…
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Defensive spark helps Rampart come back, beat Doherty 28-18
In a game where Rampart struggled to find any life early on, one play changed the Rams’ fortunes. Trailing by two scores in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against Doherty, the Rams had just fumbled, giving the Spartans possession at their own 5 before their turning point. On the first play of Doherty’s drive,…
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Colorado Sunshine: Air Force basketball announces its 2023-24 schedule
Where good news shines Air Force announced its 2023-24 basketball schedule on Tuesday. The Falcons open the season at Clune Arena when they host Portland State on Nov. 6. They then hit the road before hosting the Air Force Classic, where they will battle Lindenwood, William and Mary and Omaha from Nov. 16-19. Air Force…
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Peak Performer of the Week: Vista Ridge’s Carson Tapia helping Wolves win on pitch
In only two years on Vista Ridge’s varsity soccer team, Carson Tapia has been integral to the program’s growth. Tapia has 13 goals in Vista Ridge’s first four games of the 2023 season. He scored a season-high four in the Wolves’ most recent 5-0 win over Palmer on Monday. He made his varsity debut as…
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Air Force unveils men’s basketball schedule for upcoming season
Air Force announced its 2023-24 basketball schedule on Tuesday. The Falcons open the year at Clune Arena, where they host Portland State on Nov. 6. They then hit the road before hosting the Air Force Classic, where they will battle Lindenwood, William & Mary and Omaha in a four-day stretch Nov. 16-19. Air Force hosts…
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Lewis-Palmer perseveres through messy conditions, beats Discovery Canyon 41-13
MONUMENT • Lewis-Palmer needed to weather the storm — both literally and figuratively — on Friday. As rain and high winds blew through Don Breese Stadium, the Rangers opened their season opener against Discovery Canyon sloppily. They turned the ball over twice on their first three possessions, allowing the Thunder to take an early lead.…
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Change of pace leads Palmer Ridge to 28-27 comeback win over Montrose
Down 12 points at halftime, Palmer Ridge allowed Montrose to control Thursday’s game early. The visiting Redhawks scored three touchdowns on all three of their methodical drives in the first half. Palmer Ridge’s offense wasn’t on the field for much of the first half, and as a result, the Bears trailed. But once Palmer Ridge…
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Previewing the Pikes Peak region’s best Week 1 football games
Carson Field breaks down the five best high school football games of Week 1. Every Pikes Peak region high school football team is currently undefeated. That will change this week. Teams from 1A to 5A all kick off their 2023 seasons, starting Thursday. Here are the five best matchups of Week 1: Montrose at Palmer…