Author: Bethany Rhodes
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Athlete of the Week: Evan Kenebrew, Widefield baseball
Widefield junior outfielder Evan Kenebrew hit a twoout, full-count grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to win a game against Cheyenne Mountain on March 18. He then hit a three-run home run Thursday to complete the sweep of the Indians. For his accomplishments, Kenebrew is The Gazette’s Athlete of the Week. Baseball’s…
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ECA Graduate Wood excels at Asbury
When Lindsey Wood found out recently that she was the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week, she immediately credited her team.”I was really excited about it,” said Wood, “but it was good overall for the team because we had just had a really good week.”Wood, a 5-foot-8 guard/forward for Asbury College basketball, had…
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Athlete of the Week: Taylor Broekhuis CSCS basketball
Colorado Springs Christian School 6-foot-7 senior center Taylor Broekhuis led his team in scoring including 21 points in the semifinal to send the Lions to the 3A state title game on Saturday night. For his efforts, Broekhuis is The Gazette’s Athlete of the Week. What were your emotions like during the state championship game? Right…
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High School Athlete of the Week: Colorado Springs Christian School basketball player Taylor Broekhuis
Colorado Springs Christian School 6-foot-7 senior center Taylor Broekhuis led his team in scoring including 21 points in the semifinal to send the Lions to the 3A state title game on Saturday night. For his efforts, Broekhuis is The Gazette’s Athlete of the Week. What were your emotions like during the state championship game?Right before…
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Roundup for Sunday, March 16th
BOYS BASKETBALL Denver East 62, ThunderRidge 59 (OT) At Coors Events Center: Denver East had five players score in overtime as the Angels claimed their second straight 5A championship. East (23-5) made 12 of 16 free throws in overtime. ThunderRidge (24-4) was led by Zach Tiedgen with 16. GIRLS BASKETBALL Wray 48, Grand Valley 47…
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Finding the right mix
Colorado Avalanche left wing Andrew Brunette (15) celebrates with Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore, left, after Colorado’s 5-2 win against the Atlanta Thrashers. Photo by Associated Press
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High school Athlete of the Week: Calhan boys basketball player Deputy
Photo by The Gazette, Bryan Oller
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Sierra boys, Doherty girls win relaxed District 11 relays
The Sierra boys and Doherty girls won the season-opening District 11 relays track and field meet Saturday at Garry Berry Stadium. Coaches were able to take a look at their teams and get a feeling about what the season holds for them. “I think most of the meets before Spring Break, most of us just…
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Koshansky plays waiting game with Rockies
Triple-A is sometimes the last stop for those on their way to the major leagues. For minor league first baseman Joe Koshansky, playing behind Todd Helton could mean another season with the Sky Sox in Colorado Springs. “I don’t worry about it,” Koshansky said after the team’s first full practice earlier this spring. “I just…