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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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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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Doherty girls basketball shows grit and growth in revenge game at Vista Ridge
Tuesday’s game embodied the season for Doherty girls basketball. The Spartans overcame a slow start on offense, multiple travel violations, and a host Vista Ridge team that shot lights out from beyond the arc, to claim a 41-33 victory. The win makes four in a row for Doherty (9-13). The Spartans are playing their best…
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Coronado’s Bella Arellano-Gandy clears mental hurdles to exude confidence for Cougars girls’ wrestling
Coronado’s Bella Arellano-Gandy flipped the switch this year. The Cougar girls wrestler has bullied opponents on the mat and compiled a 12-2 record with 10 of those victories via pinfall. Arellano-Gandy has won four of her previous five matches ahead of Saturday’s Vista Ridge Alpha Female tournament at Vista Ridge. Ahead of the Alpha Female, Arellano-Gandy,…
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TCA flag football headed back to semis after dominant weekend
And then there was one … again. The Classical Academy is the last flag football team standing and its high-octane offense toppled two opponents en route to the Titans’ second consecutive 4A flag football semifinals with a pair of wins Saturday. The Titans, the No. 1 seed, won their second round game 34-0 over No.…
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Widefield, TCA join state softball fray; four other Pikes Peak region teams conclude their seasons
Although Widefield lost its winning streak at regionals, the Gladiators remained poised. They finished 2-1 at 4A’s region 6 regional Saturday in Elizabeth to earn a spot in next week’s state playoffs in Aurora. Widefield was one of six Pikes Peak area schools in action Saturday and one of two teams to earn state berths…
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Gazette Preps fast forward: Palmer Ridge, Vista Ridge clash in high-profile gridiron matchup; CSML–South league rivals prep for critical boys soccer match
Postseason and playoff action are underway throughout the state with teams and athletes battling to continue their seasons or to compete for state titles. Regular-season matchups will also proceed in a handful of sports including a lengthy road winning streak at stake on the gridiron. Below are a few contests of interest happening this week.…
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Palmer Ridge earns 4A’s No. 2 seed as 11 Pikes Peak teams qualify for regional softball tournament
Postseason softball is here and a bevy of Pikes Peak region teams will compete Friday and Saturday for spots at next week’s state tournament at Aurora Sports Park on Oct. 24-25. This year, 11 teams qualified for the regional tournament and Palmer Ridge earned 4A’s No. 2 seed after an 19-4 regular season. Six of…