Tag: fountain-fort carson
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Fans near and far celebrate “big-time football feel” at Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic
The Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic took Andrew Powell to another time. Weidner Field played host to two high school football contests on Friday with Fountain-Fort Carson taking on Colorado Springs Christian in flag football and Palmer Ridge facing La Cueva, out of Albuquerque, N.M., in the boys’ varsity football game. The sight of prep football…
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Fountain-Fort Carson hands CSCS first loss of the year at Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic
Poise and swagger oozed from Fountain-Fort Carson’s flag football team all afternoon. From touchdown celebrations in the spray-painted end zones at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, dances after defensive stops to punt celebrations — yes, the Trojans had coordinated chants when they punted — Fountain-Fort Carson ensured this was a memorable experience. Fountain-Fort Carson…
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Colorado Springs Christian flag football ‘thrilled’ for game at Weidner Field
Hayley Helwege only required two years to adapt to the world of flag football. Verbiage like “football camp” and “film study” is a part of everyday vernacular for the Colorado Springs Christian School senior, who began playing the sport last year as a junior. Helwege said she played flag football because “it was new and…
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Pikes Peak region football games to watch this season
The prep football season is live and Week Zero contests will continue Friday and Saturday as more Pikes Peak region teams head to the field. The Pikes Peak region features numerous teams ranked in the state’s top 50 and those schools will begin their journey toward playoff berths and a potential state championship. Below are…
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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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Discovery Canyon claims 5A regional volleyball title; Rampart, CSCS advance to state tourney
For the fourth time in five seasons, Discovery Canyon earned its region’s crown. The Thunder dispatched No. 20 Fountain-Fort Carson in straight sets (25-13, 25-11, 25-15) in the opening match at home Saturday and eliminated No. 12 Cherry Creek in four (25-21, 27-29, 28-26, 25-16) to secure the 5A Region 5 title. Thunder coach Mallory…
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Doherty boys basketball edges rival Fountain-Fort Carson in high-intensity thriller
Doherty and Fountain-Fort Carson’s basketball game Wednesday was everything a rivalry should be. A back-and-forth contest with hard drives to the basket, hustle plays in transition, big 3-pointers, animated coaches, and even the occasional tense moments where players had to be separated. Wednesday’s was the kind of game that stings to lose and is euphoric…
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Gazette Preps’ National Signing Day list
Below is the list of known prep athletes from the 2025-26 season who signed to play collegiate sports. If you are an incoming senior and have signed to play, that will be included in next season’s list. Please reach out to marcus.hill@gazette.com if any updates need to be made or if names need to be…
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Gazette Preps 5A-4A football Peak Performer: Fountain-Fort Carson’s DaKari Releford finds building blocks to breakthrough junior season
DaKari Releford’s excellence began before he ever touched a football field. The Fountain-Fort Carson running back recently completed an astounding junior campaign where he gained 1,607 yards on 207 carries with 20 touchdowns, all career-best marks. He also set a new career high rushing the ball twice this year and reached the end zone in…