Tag: mesa ridge
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Mesa Ridge football excited for challenge of out-of-state game
Jerimi Calip’s attention shifted between his players and coaches on the field and a storm cloud. The Mesa Ridge High School football coach on Wednesday said the team has lost several practices to lightning in the area including Monday’s and Tuesday’s sessions. Calip knew his glare wouldn’t ward off a storm. But the Grizzlies know…
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Falcon softball off to best start in more than two decades, sweeps Mesa Ridge
Falcon always aims to start its games on a “good note” and build momentum early. The Falcons composed a classic Thursday afternoon at Mesa Ridge and made their opening act the star of the show. Falcon defeated Mesa Ridge 11-5 and scored eight in the first inning to sweep the Grizzlies after a victory at…
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Gazette Preps week in sports: Recap of notable Pikes Peak region performances
The prep season is underway and various Pikes Peak region athletes have already pieced together memorable performances in their respective realm. Here are some of the standouts from the previous week in athletics. 14ners Kailani Scheidler, jr., Pine Creek, softball — In two games against Doherty last week, Scheidler left her stamp on the game.…
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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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Pikes Peak region football: Notable defensive players to watch
Prep football returns Thursday with Zero Week contests and several area athletes and teams will hit the gridiron. As games begin, here are some of the top returning area athletes on defense to watch this season. Based on 2025 Gazette Preps all-area teams Faleulu Leatiota, jr., Fountain-Fort Carson (notable 2025 stats: 37 tackles, 3.1 tackles…
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Mesa Ridge’s Josiah Garcia raises the bar ahead of state 4A high jump competition
Josiah Garcia watched the Colorado High School State Track Championships from the stands in 2025. This year, he aspires to view that same crowd from atop the podium in Lakewood. Garcia enters Jeffco Stadium for Thursday’s 4A boys high jump finals as the No. 1 seed with a height of 6 feet, 7¼ inches.…
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Gazette Preps’ 6A-5A Boys basketball all-area Peak Performer teams
Coach of the Year: Travis Walk, Cheyenne Mountain Peak Performer: Jonas Miller, Lewis-Palmer First Team Alex Treglia, Jr., Cheyenne Mountain Wyatt Kirch, Sr., Rampart Jonas Miller, Sr., Lewis-Palmer J’Marius Jones, Sr., Mesa Ridge Isaiah Melecio, Sr., Rampart Second Team Kamrin Lane, Jr., Falcon Cameron Cunningham, Jr., Liberty James Dalsaso, Sr., Cheyenne Mountain Eligah Myles, Sr.,…
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Mesa Ridge’s season ends with loss to Silver Creek in quarterfinals
DENVER – Joel Babbit couldn’t help but crack a smile at the thought of Mesa Ridge’s defense. The Grizzlies lost 62-55 to Silver Creek in the Great 8 and missed their shot at a fourth consecutive Final Four. But the Grizzlies coach wasn’t disappointed in the result of Saturday’s game at the Denver Coliseum. Not…
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Mesa Ridge basketball stands tall at home, ousts Falcon from playoffs in revenge game
Revenge is a dish best served cold and there are few things colder than handing an opponent a playoff loss. Mesa Ridge, the 12th seed in the boys 5A state basketball playoffs, served a 70-63 home win to 21st seed Falcon, snapping a 15-game winning streak for the visitors on Friday. Just one week ago,…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Bookworms ice hockey survives in OT; Mesa Ridge girls basketball upends rival Widefield
Wrestling and girls swimming and diving have wrapped their seasons as winter prep sports nears its conclusion. But ice hockey and basketball have a little more road to travel before the end of their respective seasons and had multiple stellar contests in the previous seven days. Below is a recap of impressive feats from last…