PHOTOS: Palmer Ridge Bears Win Third Consecutive 3A State Football Title
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Chancey BushDecember 7, 2019 | updated 7 years ago
The Palmer Ridge Bears prepare to make their entrance to the field through the "Mama Bear" inflatable tunnel before the start of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)
The Palmer Ridge Bears prepare to make their entrance to the field through the “Mama Bear” inflatable tunnel before the start of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge juniors Marcellus Reed (10) and Kanoa Clemons (6) celebrate their victory over the Pueblo South Colts during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge junior Marcellus Reed (10) runs in for the touchdown during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge senior Ky’a Martin (47) takes down Pueblo South senior Logan Petit (10) during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge junior Marcellus Reed (10) takes down Pueblo South senior quarterback Logan Petit (10) during the first half of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)Palmer Ridge senior Raef Ruel (30) breaks away from the Colts defense during the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge senior Anthony Roberson II (2) celebrates his touchdown with junior Kaden Dudley (1) during the first half of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)Palmer Ridge junior Marcellus Reed (10) gets surrounded by Colts’ defense during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)The Palmer Ridge Bears celebrate their victory over the Pueblo South Colts during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)The Palmer Ridge Bears celebrate their victory over the Pueblo South Colts with a group photo wit the trophy after the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)Palmer Ridge junior Kaden Dudley (1) completes a pass scoring a touchdown against Pueblo South in the second quarter of the first half of the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)120819-s-palemerridge 08.jpgPalmer Ridge senior Raef Ruel (30) runs in for the touchdown during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge senior Kieran Fry (5) takes down Pueblo South Colts sophomore Jace Bellah (4) during the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)The Palmer Ridge Bears line up during the National Anthem before the start of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third consecutive state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)The Palmer Ridge Bears warm up before the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third consecutive state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)The Palmer Ridge Bears coin toss before the start of the 3A state football championship game against Pueblo South Colts at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears won their third consecutive state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)The Palmer Ridge Bears win the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)The Palmer Ridge Bears win the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)Palmer Ridge junior quarterback Luke McAllister wins MVP during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)Palmer Ridge junior quarterback Luke McAllister wins MVP during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)Palmer Ridge senior Ky’a Martin (47) takes down Pueblo South senior Logan Petit (10) during the 3A state football championship game at CSU Pueblo Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Bears win their third consecutive state title, defeating the Colts by a score of 35-13.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) (Chancey Bush)
