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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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Palmer Ridge dominates La Cueva in Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic matchup
Palmer Ridge and their opponent bore various similarities. Both have a similar color scheme and are dominant football programs. Palmer Ridge and La Cueva, their opposition from New Mexico, even have the same mascot: a bear. During their tilt Friday at Weidner Field for the Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic, however, Palmer Ridge showed La Cueva…
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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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It’s business as usual for Palmer Ridge as Bears face La Cueva in interstate matchup for Kickoff Classic
Friday night is a unique opportunity for Palmer Ridge football and three other schools, but it’s also business as usual. After a 35-14 victory at Pueblo East in Week Zero of the 2026-2027 season, the Bears’ “home opener” will be a bit different. Palmer Ridge hosts La Cueva out of New Mexico in the second…
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Introducing the Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic: How Nate Lenz turned his love for sports into a force for good
Nate Lenz didn’t want another milquetoast gala or golf tournament. He wanted the big annual fundraising event for his nonprofit, the Pikes Peak Athletic Foundation, to stand out. “Those are ubiquitous,” Lenz said of the aforementioned fundraising events. “I wanted to do something different that also served our mission and that’s elevate athletics in the…
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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 offensive players to watch
Friday night football returns as several area schools hit the gridiron to continue opening week games. The Pikes Peak region will feature a slew of talented players on the field on offense this season. Below are some of the notable players to watch. Based on Gazette Preps 2025 all-area lists Dakari Releford, sr., Fountain-Fort Carson…
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Sand Creek football ‘excited’ for challenge of new league
Sand Creek football doesn’t pick the ballroom, the Scorpions just dance. And Sand Creek will have several new locations to flaunt its talent this season. The Scorpions will compete in the 4A C League this year following two seasons in the I-25 League, which allowed just one team to advance to the postseason, regardless of record. …
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Palmer Ridge represented among Gazette’s top softball players, teams
The prep softball season began last week as several area schools start their battle to the playoffs. Last season, the Pikes Peak region had multiple teams advance to the state tournament and make a push toward their respective title with several strong performances from players and schools. Here are some of the area’s top returning…
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Pikes Peak region softball: Players to watch and top returning teams
The prep softball season will begin on Thursday as several area schools start their battle to the playoffs. Last season, the Pikes Peak region had multiple teams advance to the state tournament and make a push toward their respective title with several strong performances from players and schools. Here are some of the area’s top…