Author: Carson Field
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No. 1 Air Academy escapes early deficit to beat No. 16 Palmer Ridge 47-28
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For the first time in a while, Air Academy faced adversity on Friday — but the Kadets were able to quickly escape from it. Air Academy, No. 1 in 5A, overcame a first-quarter deficit in the Round of 16 to beat No. 16 Palmer Ridge…
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Air Force basketball: Three takeaways from Falcons’ 72-43 loss to UNLV
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After Air Force picked up its only win in Mountain West play against UNLV in January, the Runnin’ Rebels returned the favor on Wednesday. UNLV won 72-43 as the Falcons dropped to 1-12 in conference play. Here are three takeaways from the game: Struggles in…
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Inside scoring pushes Discovery Canyon past Glenwood Springs 52-42 in 5A playoffs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After only two points separated Discovery Canyon and Glenwood Springs at halftime, the Thunder used strength and size to gain separation from the Demons on Wednesday. No. 15 DCC relied on entry passes and inside baskets to win 52-42 and advance to the Round of…
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Air Force once again can’t hold onto lead in 73-66 loss to San Jose State
Air Force let another close game slip away on Tuesday. After leading by three at halftime, Air Force allowed San Jose State to catch fire in the second half and win 73-66. The Falcons started well offensively, as they went to halftime up 34-31 shooting 50% from the field. Sophomore Rytis Petraitis went to the…
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Air Force looks for redemption against SJSU after buzzer-beater in first meeting
Air Force missed an opportunity on Saturday, but the Falcons have another one on the horizon. The Falcons fell 68-66 at home against Fresno State for their 13th loss in the last 14 games. They have a chance at redemption on Tuesday against San Jose State, which is tied for last in the Mountain West.…
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Air Force’s struggles continue as Falcons fall 68-66 to Fresno State
Air Force’s players and coaches will look back at Saturday’s game against Fresno State as a missed opportunity. The Falcons entered in dire need of a win, losing 13 of their last 14 games. The skid continued against the Bulldogs — one of the Mountain West’s bottom teams — as Air Force lost 68-66. “I…
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Pine Creek wins seven golds, repeats as state swimming champion as Madison Mintenko breaks two records
From the first event to the last, Pine Creek was the best team throughout Thursday’s 4A state girls’ swimming championships. The Eagles won their second state title in a row, placing first in seven events. They collected 567 team points, 302 more than second-place Broomfield. “The girls worked really hard all season,” Pine Creek coach…
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List of Pikes Peak region athletes who signed to compete in college
List of athletes from the Pikes Peak region signing National Letters of Intent Wednesday. Division I Myles McClarity, Fountain-Fort Carson, football, Northern Colorado Keenan Campbell, Fountain-Fort Carson, football, Northern Colorado Mathias Price, Fountain-Fort Carson, football, Northern Colorado Lincoln Fa’apouli, Fountain-Fort Carson, football, Northern Colorado Holden Wright, Palmer Ridge, football, Northern Colorado Carson Caplan, Pine Creek,…
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Seven Pine Creek football players sign letters of intent as part of ‘special group’
The success of Pine Creek’s senior class is displayed by how many Eagles signed national letters of intent to play college football Wednesday. Seven Eagles — Carson Caplan (Stanford), Kai Goetze (Western Colorado), Ramon Pacheco (Western Colorado), Justis Nicholson (Midland University), Jaylen Segars (Midland University), Tristan Randall (Chadron State) and Connor Laxson (Fort Hays State)…
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Air Force falls 77-64 to San Diego State for 12th loss in last 13 games
Air Force fought in the opening minutes of Tuesday’s home game against San Diego State, but the fight didn’t last long. The Aztecs won handily, giving the Falcons their 12th loss in the last 13 games. The drubbing comes three days after Air Force lost 94-56 to Boise State. “I think it’s just us not…