Author: Marcus Hill
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Palmer Ridge playoff football: Bears learn early lesson that pays dividends ahead of title game
Mike Tyson once said: “Everyone has plans until they get punched in the mouth.” That saying rings true for Palmer Ridge, which nearly experienced a second-round KO prior to its 4A championship game against No. 1 seed Dakota Ridge, schedule for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium. Palmer Ridge, the No. 3…
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Palmer Ridge vs. Dakota Ridge: How both teams stack up ahead of 4A state football championship
Palmer Ridge’s battle for 4A perfection is one game away. The Bears head to Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium for their 1:30 p.m. Saturday showdown with top-seeded Dakota Ridge and both teams are at 13-0 heading into the championship game. Palmer Ridge, the No. 3 seed, looks to decorate its school’s trophy case with a…
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Pine Creek to host inaugural Ice Queen girls wrestling tournament, continue Battle of the Best boys event
Pine Creek wrestlers understand that the same pressure that bursts pipes also makes diamonds. The Eagles expect the season opener to start the process of creating gems. The Eagles will host a pair of wrestling tournaments starting Friday – one on the boys’ side and another on the girls’ end – with a slew of…
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Five Pikes Peak region boys basketball players to watch
Pikes Peak region boys basketball began play this week as area schools start the trek to state tournament. For the first time since 2014, no Pikes Peak region school qualified for the state title game in 2025. Falcon, last year’s No. 21 seed in 5A, lost in the semis and Mesa Ridge’s shot at three…
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Five Pikes Peak region girls basketball players to watch this season
As the 2025-26 prep basketball season begins, many teams aim to right wrongs from the previous year. Last year marked the first time since 2022 that no area schools hoisted the state championship trophy to close the season. Air Academy finished as 5A’s runner-up and Colorado Springs Christian’s three-peat bid ended in the 3A semifinals.…
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Palmer Ridge returns to 4A title game after beating Montrose in semifinals
Just one victory separates Palmer Ridge from a coveted 4A golden football plaque. Palmer Ridge will head to the championship game after the No. 3-seeded Bears eked out a 31-29 victory at No. 2 Montrose in Saturday’s semifinals matchup. With the win against the Red Hawks, Palmer Ridge has won 29 consecutive road games and…
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Palmer Ridge beats Montrose in 4A football semifinals, will return to championship game
Just one victory separates Palmer Ridge from a coveted 4A golden football plaque. Palmer Ridge will head to the championship game after the No. 3-seeded Bears eked out a 31-29 victory at No. 2 Montrose in Saturday’s semifinal matchup. With the win against the Red Hawks, Palmer Ridge has won 29 consecutive road games and…
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Palmer Ridge football prepares to add to playoff success, will test road win streak against Montrose in 4A semifinals
Palmer Ridge rarely loses games, and contests away from Don Breese Stadium are no exception. The Bears’ football team flaunts a 12-0 record ahead of their 1 p.m. Saturday 4A semifinal showdown with No. 2 Montrose, which is also 12-0. Palmer Ridge, the No. 3 seed, boasts a 5-0 road record and has outscored its…
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Palmer Ridge football players, coaches thankful for Thanksgiving practice, return to semifinals
Palmer Ridge football gained perspective to conclude the 2024 campaign. The Bears will return to the semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday as No. 3 Palmer Ridge travels to No. 2 Montrose for the penultimate weekend of the season. But last season marked the first time in three years the Bears (12-0) missed the 4A…
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TCA football’s 24-game winning streak ends in 2A semifinals loss to Wellington
WELLINGTON — At some point, the bubble on The Classical Academy’s winning streak had to burst. Wellington made sure that pop was loud and clear. The Classical Academy lost 29-7 in the 2A semifinals Saturday to end its 24-game winning streak against the school TCA defeated in 2024 to win its first football championship. “In…