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Palmer Ridge loses to Dakota Ridge in title game, first loss of the season
FORT COLLINS – Palmer Ridge hoped the tears left behind at Canvas Stadium would be those of joy. They were not. As the final horn sounded, Dakota Ridge, 4A’s No. 1 seed, bolted to the sideline to celebrate with teammates, coaches and fans. A handful of Bears football players pulled their teammates from the turf…
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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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Colorado High School Activities Association reaches settlement with D-49, other school districts in trans athletics lawsuit
Months after adopting new policies restricting students to athletic participation based on their biological sex and filing a federal lawsuit, School District 49 and other Colorado school districts have reached a settlement with the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) over their right to enforce them. All parties have signed an agreement allowing the school…
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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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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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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…
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The Classical Academy football team’s fleet of coaches, staff boost Titans on gridiron
Justin Rich felt he inherited a luxury car when he earned the “head coach” title. Rich took the reins of The Classical Academy’s football program in 2017 after longtime coach David Bervig departed following a 9-2 season in 2016. The Titans earned another 9-2 finish in Rich’s first season, but that success stalled in his…
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State volleyball notebook: TCA narrowly misses first title game appearance since 2007; Village’s reign as 3A champs ends in elimination bracket
DENVER – The Classical Academy’s potential coronation will have to wait at least another season. After the Titans battled from the elimination bracket to the semifinals Saturday, TCA, 3A’s No. 7 seed lost in five sets 22-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-12, 15-12, to No. 1 Alamosa at Denver Coliseum. The Titans nearly advanced to their first…
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State girls volleyball notebook: Village suffers first-ever loss at 3A state tournament; Rampart falls in 5A third round, title hopes remain alive
DENVER – Some losses offer the chance to learn lessons, and Shannon Baker felt Village’s third round defeat Friday was a chance to reset. The Mountaineers coach composed demeanor remained after No. 12 Village lost in four sets to 3A’s top seed Alamosa 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-11 at Denver Coliseum at the state girls volleyball…
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TCA loses first 3A match of year, remains alive in state girls’ volleyball tournament
DENVER – The Classical Academy players and coaches didn’t display an iota of frustration Friday after their first loss to a 3A team this season. The Titans, after their 3-1 third round loss (25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-18) to No. 3 Eaton, smiled and waved to their fan section, gathered their belongings and bore smiles as…