Author: MARCUS HILL marcus.hill@gazette.com
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Greg Moore scores four TDs, pushes Lewis-Palmer past Discovery Canyon
Dustin Tupper had plenty of kind words to share with his team after their first win of the season. As the final horn sounded at District 20 Stadium on Saturday with Lewis-Palmer ahead on the scoreboard, the Rangers coach high-fived and hugged several L-P players and coaches. However, Tupper paid a grand compliment to his…
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Air Academy knocks off 4A’s top-ranked Cheyenne Mountain, scores 24 in second half
Don’t fret about how Air Academy starts a game. The Kadets know how to finish. The Kadets demonstrated as much this season and the Kadets proved that to Cheyenne Mountain in a showdown between two of 4A’s top squads. Air Academy beat Cheyenne Mountain 37-28 on the road Friday and scored 24 points in the…
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Mesa Ridge football excited for challenge of out-of-state game
Jerimi Calip’s attention shifted between his players and coaches on the field and a storm cloud. The Mesa Ridge High School football coach on Wednesday said the team has lost several practices to lightning in the area including Monday’s and Tuesday’s sessions. Calip knew his glare wouldn’t ward off a storm. But the Grizzlies know…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer: Sierra’s Keaton Banks torches Mitchell for five rushing TDs
Keaton Banks … what an ideal name for a running back who’s been money for Sierra on the football field. Banks, this week’s Gazette Preps Peak Performer, ran 10 times for 222 yards and five touchdowns in a 52-6 victory against Mitchell last week. The Sierra halfback ran well past his total yardage from his…
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Gazette Preps week in sports: Recap of outstanding area performances
This weekend on the gridiron features a pair of Pikes Peak region teams ranked in 4A’s top 10 and both will look to remain perfect this season. Cheyenne Mountain enters this week as 4A’s No. 1-ranked school, has a 2-0 record and will host Air Academy, which ranks ninth, also at 2-0. This will be…
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Falcon softball’s ‘player-led’ approach leads to 9-1 start
Sailor Livingston appeared eager as she exited the circle and walked back to her team’s dugout last Thursday. The Falcon’s sophomore pitcher had four strikeouts for the game and Falcon owned a 10-0 lead against Mesa Ridge. One more strikeout and the Falcons would have won via the 10-run rule. With the bases loaded and…
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Olivia McEwen earns 13 Ks, Widefield defense shuts out The Classical Academy
No matter who stepped up against Olivia McEwen, the Widefield junior sat them down. And, on the occasion when The Classical Academy connected on one of McEwen’s pitches, the Gladiators’ defense literally and figuratively had her back. Widefield beat The Classical Academy 7-0 at home and McEwen allowed one hit and earned 13 strikeouts, her…
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Colorado Springs Christian survives Woodland Park’s rally attempt, improves to 2-0
Nick Salas never had a doubt. The Colorado Springs Christian football coach watched his Lions shutter Woodland Park’s offense most of Friday evening. As Woodland Park had its final play of its home contest, Salas knew the Lions’ defense wouldn’t fold. Salas nailed his assessment. Colorado Springs Christian survived a furious Woodland Park fourth-quarter rally…
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Falcon softball off to best start in more than two decades, sweeps Mesa Ridge
Falcon always aims to start its games on a “good note” and build momentum early. The Falcons composed a classic Thursday afternoon at Mesa Ridge and made their opening act the star of the show. Falcon defeated Mesa Ridge 11-5 and scored eight in the first inning to sweep the Grizzlies after a victory at…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer: Air Academy’s Nadia Anderson scorches Vanguard for five TD passes
Nadia Anderson spent the offseason honing her flag football craft with teammates and coaches to prepare for this year. The Kadets QB displayed the fruits of her labor in a shutout win against Vanguard and had her best performance as Air Academy’s field general. Anderson, this week’s Gazette Preps Peak Performer, helped lead the Kadets…