Author: MARCUS HILL marcus.hill@gazette.com
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TCA flag football poised ahead of opening game, repeat bid
DENVER — As The Classical Academy’s flag football team entered the media room at Empower Field at Mile High, chuckles and smiles followed as they took their spots on the dais. The 2026 season marks the third year the Titans will play flag football and their demeanor during the Denver Broncos Foundation’s High School Football…
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Manitou Springs boys golfer Hayden Dorsey aims for throne in senior season
One of Hayden Dorsey’s goals this season is to capture a state championship. His offseason workload shows he’s serious. The Manitou Springs senior boys golfer has played in 10 Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour tournaments since April and placed top 20 or better in all but one. In his recent competition, the Mizuno COPGA Jr.…
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Fountain-Fort Carson’s Jake Novotny grateful for school’s ‘unique’ chance to host University of Colorado’s training camp
This upcoming week gives Fountain-Fort Carson High School and the city of Fountain a chance to strut. While the University of Colorado’s football team will rest at University of Colorado Colorado Springs’ campus during its weeklong training camp, Fountain-Fort Carson High School will serve as the Buffaloes’ headquarters. Trojan Arena, Fountain-Fort Carson’s $40 million gym…
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Weidner Field to host Palmer Ridge football, Fountain-Fort Carson and CSCS flag football in Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic
Weidner Field will host a different type of football contest in August. The stadium for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks will serve as the home to the inaugural Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic on Aug. 28, an event made possible by the nonprofit Pikes Peak Athletic Foundation. Fountain-Fort Carson’s flag football team will face Colorado Springs Christian…
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Gavin Weichelt aims to turn Fargo title into additional success at Doane University
To be a legend, one must beat a legend. And that’s exactly what Gavin Weichelt did before heading to Doane University. The recent Pine Creek graduate wrestled at last week’s U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. and defeated University of Oklahoma commit Legend Ellis 6-0 for the 150-pound Junior Boys Greco-Roman title. Weichelt…
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Tingstrom family turns love of pickleball into avenue for veterans, wheelchair athletes, more
Mick Tingstrom had no idea the rabbit hole he’d venture down after his initial run on a pickleball court. It has morphed into a national tournament and visions of Paralympics inclusion. After coaching his sons through various grade school sports in their careers, Tingstrom required a new endeavor. The retired Army lieutenant colonel had an…
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Amazing Grace Ranch owner Betina Tacoronte uses Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo as educational opportunity
Betina Tacoronte wasn’t concerned about the blistering heat at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Sure, Saturday’s temperature forced sweat from the pores of attendees the moment they stepped outside of their cars or from underneath any tent at Norris Penrose Event Center for the annual extravaganza. But at Amazing Grace Ranch Petting Zoo and…
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Air Academy’s Elly Siebert searched for answers regarding a string of injuries. It was leukemia
Elly Siebert’s new abode was a far cry from the visual paradise she had recently left. Shortly after a Thanksgiving week vacation to California, Siebert’s family returned to Colorado and her parents immediately scheduled a doctor’s appointment. Hospital beds would become Siebert’s new home for the next week. Siebert, who recently graduated from Air Academy,…
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2026-27 prep season changes: CHSAA switching to MaxPreps ranks over RPI system
The 2026-27 prep sports year begins in just over a month and a bevy of notable changes will accompany this season. One of those includes how some Colorado high school teams can secure a spot in the playoffs. Below are some of the highlights of the new method to determine postseason teams. CHSAA to use…
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Gazette Preps All-Area baseball teams
Peak Performer: Aaron Jaquez, Falcon Coach of the Year: Brandon Stegman, Falcon First team Cole Teltschik, Discovery Canyon Bryce Love, Peyton Aaron Jaquez, Falcon Tristan Mullis, Pine Creek CJ Mullen, The Classical Academy Dane Dial, Pine Creek Colton Johnson, Cheyenne Mountain Brayden Millikan, Falcon Ethan Gentz, Falcon Zach Mediavilla, The Classical Academy Second team Zachary…