Author: Carson Field
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Good, bad and ugly from Broncos’ 27-14 loss to Las Vegas Raiders
Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t mean much in the greater scheme of things, as both teams entered the day eliminated from playoff contention. But the Broncos, who entered 8-8, could have clinched their first winning season since 2016 with a win. Instead, the Broncos lost 27-14 to the…
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Local hockey players withstand cold for memorable night at Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic
One will likely never experience a sporting event like the Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic. With four Colorado high school teams playing on Palmer Lake for the third year in a row on Saturday, the annual tournament is unlike any other hockey atmosphere. Between one-foot-high nets, fire pits and food trucks, and a post-tourney firework show,…
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Cheyenne Mountain, Glenwood Springs play to 2-2 draw in state title rematch
For Cheyenne Mountain, this week’s series against Glenwood Springs felt more like a playoff matchup. The Red-Tailed Hawks beat the Demons in last year’s 4A state title game and played them twice in the regular season. The programs have become very familiar with one another, making Thursday and Friday’s games postseason-esque. Glenwood Springs avenged last…
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Local prep hockey teams ready to brave cold at second annual Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic
For the third year in a row, high school hockey players from the Centennial State will play in the elements. The town of Palmer Lake is set to host the second annual Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic on Saturday, with games starting at 6 p.m. Lewis-Palmer will compete alongside Pine Creek, D-11 (Palmer and Doherty) and…
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Air Force unable to keep up with Utah State’s offense, falls 88-60 in conference opener
Whether it was dunks, transition layups or 3-pointers, Utah State didn’t have trouble doing anything offensively on Tuesday. Air Force fell 88-60 in its Mountain West opener against the Aggies. The Falcons never led and allowed Utah State to shoot 63% from the field. “(Utah State’s) good, and right now, we’re not as good as…
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Reviewing Air Force’s non-conference slate, previewing Mountain West play
The focal point of Air Force’s season, conference play, begins Tuesday. The Falcons host Utah State for their Mountain West opener, which tips off at 2 p.m. Here’s a look at what went right and wrong during nonconference play, as well as a look at the conference schedule: Several key scorers Air Force saw impressive…
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Boys’ Tennis Peak Performers | All-area team
The Gazette Preps 2023 Peak Performers All-Area Boys’ Tennis Team First team Miles Hoover, sr., Coronado Andrew Ballenger, jr., Cheyenne Mountain Sean Bratkowsky, sr., Discovery Canyon Gurman Goraya, so., Pine Creek Thomas Stewart, sr., Coronado Second team Ethan Ploetz, Fountain-Fort Carson Cameron Ford, sr., Cheyenne Mountain Jake Schultz, sr., Cheyenne Mountain Cody Ross, sr., Coronado…
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Softball Peak Performers | All-area team
The Gazette Preps 2023 Peak Performers All-Area Softball Team First team C Samantha Venegas, sr., Sierra C Avery Hixson, sr., Discovery Canyon P/IF Marisa Reyes, jr., Sierra IF Grace Lendt, sr., Lewis-Palmer IF/OF Brooke Bornitz, sr., Palmer Ridge IF/P Lucy Quintana, sr., Mesa Ridge IF/P Tatjana Harris, sr., Vista Ridge OF/IF Victoria Darling, so., Pine…
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Peak Performer of the Year: Marisa Reyes leads Sierra softball to state for first time in over two decades
Marisa Reyes is only a junior in high school, but she has already piled on accomplishment after accomplishment as a softball player. A star pitcher for Sierra, Reyes has played softball since she was 5. Since then, Reyes has become a standout for the Stallions, leading them to their first state appearance since 2002 this…
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TCA’s Matthew Edwards caps off high school with course record
Matthew Edwards saved his best for his final high school meet. A senior at The Classical Academy, Edwards shattered the course record at the 3A state cross country meet, finishing in 15:20.7 for the gold medal. The individual state title was his second, as he also won in 2021 as a sophomore — but that…