Tag: basketball
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Air Force men’s basketball coach Joe Crispin promises ‘fast, fearless and free’ play, spurs optimism
Air Force men’s basketball is about to look different, and fans are here for it. Joe Crispin was officially introduced to the Air Force Academy community, media and fans as the Falcons’ head men’s basketball coach at a press conference Tuesday at Falcon Stadium. A self-proclaimed “small-town boy” who grew up with an underdog mentality,…
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4A-1A Girls Basketball Peak Performer of the Year: Rose Ross’ drive to win leads CSCS to another Great 8 appearance
Coaches often comment that Rose Ross has “the clutch gene.” In fourth grade, Ross made a game-winning shot in what would be the start of her scoring dominance. Years later, in the Sweet 16 match against Buena Vista this season, Ross made a series of free throws to secure a 38-34 win for Colorado Springs…
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Before Denver Summit FC, there was the Xplosion: Colorado’s women’s sports pioneers reflect on a new era
Sylvia Crawley remembers being the face of the Colorado Xplosion during its run from 1996-98. After executing a blindfolded dunk at the 1998 ABL All-Star Game, Crawley repped Colorado’s first women’s professional team on the national stage, from Jay Leno to Good Morning America. She had brand deals with Dunkin’ Donuts and was featured in…
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St. Mary’s boys basketball nearly goes wire to wire to top Colorado Springs Christian, advance to 3A Final Four
Colorado Springs Christian School opened scoring in the first minute, but the contest was all St. Mary’s for the rest of the way. After taking a 5-4 lead, the Pirates led for the rest of the game to take down the rival Lions 67-60 at the University of Denver on Thursday to advance to the…
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St. Mary’s boys basketball reshapes team culture to put together run to 3A boys’ Final Four
The St. Mary’s team that beat Colorado Springs Christian School on Thursday is very different from the one at the start of the season. In fact, the Pirates boys didn’t really expect to reach the Great 8 at all, let alone take down the Lions 67-60 to advance to Friday’s 3A boys basketball Final Four. …
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Lewis-Palmer boys’ basketball takes down No. 1 Palisade in dominant fashion to advance to 5A Final Four
DENVER — Before its Great 8 matchup with Palisade, Lewis-Palmer boys’ basketball talked about legacy. The Rangers have five state championships — their most recent was in 2022 — and the banners hang proudly in the Lewis-Palmer gym. Final Four appearances also earn a banner, and the No. 8 Rangers add one more after taking…
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Banning Lewis’ Matthew Lebron reaches 2,000-point milestone en route to first round win over Frontier Academy
There was a line out the door to see Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in the first round of the 3A boys state basketball tournament. The Stallions put on a show, with senior Matthew Lebron as the lead act. No. 3 Banning Lewis topped No. 30 Frontier Academy 81-56 at Vista Ridge on Friday, but the…
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Pueblo East goes wire to wire to end Palmer Ridge girls’ basketball’s 5A state run
Palmer Ridge’s girls basketball season came to an end after a blowout loss at home to Pueblo East. The Eagles led from start to finish, leading by as many as 24 points in the third quarter on their way to a 57-36 win to advance to the 5A Great 8 at the Denver Coliseum. This…
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Pueblo East goes wire to wire to end Palmer Ridge girls’ basketball’s 5A state run
Palmer Ridge’s girls basketball season came to an end after a blowout loss at home to Pueblo East. The Eagles led from start to finish, leading by as many as 24 points in the third quarter on their way to a 57-36 win to advance to the 5A Great 8 at the Denver Coliseum. This…
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Rylee Edmondson puts up 32 points for Lewis-Palmer in win over Rampart to advance in 5A basketball playoffs
Rylee Edmondson couldn’t miss from beyond the arc. The Lewis-Palmer senior went 5 of 5 from 3-point range in the first half and finished with 32 points to help the host No. 25 Rangers beat No. 40 Rampart 54-46 in the first round of the 5A girls basketball playoffs Wednesday. Lewis-Palmer will face No. 8 Palmer…