Author: BY KEVIN CARMODY preps@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Don Lash’s legacy extends far from the volleyball court
As the volleyball coach at Lewis-Palmer since 2002, Susan Odenbaugh takes great pride in the program’s consistent run of success, highlighted most recently by appearances in the 4A state championship game the past four seasons and two titles. She’s careful not to take too much of the credit. Many years earlier, before she arrived at…
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The Gazette Small Schools Volleyball Coach of the Year: Lori Currier, CSCS
Lori Currier never saw herself back at her alma mater of Colorado Springs Christian School, and never aspired to run a varsity volleyball program. Now, she’s there and loving every minute of it. “Different events landed me back here,” said Currier, a Colorado Springs native who graduated from CSCS in 1996. “I didn’t see myself…
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The Gazette Small Schools Volleyball Coach of the Year: Lori Currier, CSCS
Lori Currier never saw herself back at her alma mater of Colorado Springs Christian School, and never aspired to run a varsity volleyball program. Now, she’s there and loving every minute of it. “Different events landed me back here,” said Currier, a Colorado Springs native who graduated from CSCS in 1996. “I didn’t see myself…
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Prep roundup: Rampart falls to Denver South in boys’ basketball
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Denver South 73, Rampart 70 At Denver South: Jackson Ehrlin and Cal Zeb Roberson each had 14 points, but poor free-throw shooting doomed Rampart in a nonleague road loss. The Rams (3-2) trailed by eight early and gradually fought back, behind only 60-54 heading into the fourth quarter. They made it even closer,…
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The Gazette Softball Coach of the Year: Chris Hernez, Air Academy
Having just completed his third season at Air Academy, Chris Hernez realizes the inevitable is only one more year away. That’s just one part of coaching while putting down roots. “I’m looking up at the team pictures,” Hernez said. “Next year, I’ll be watching my first class go through. That’s going to be interesting. I’m…
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Friday’s prep roundup: Lewis-Palmer scores on 2-man advantage to win in hockey
Highlights from Friday’s high school sports scene around the Pikes Peak region. HOCKEY Lewis-Palmer 3, Steamboat Springs 2 At Colorado Sports Center: Cameron Brummond scored on a two-man advantage 6:46 into the third period as Lewis-Palmer rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Steamboat. Justin Zeich and Christian Perry netted goals for the Rangers (1-1),…
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Tuesday’s prep roundup: Gabi Roehr helps Liberty upend Rampart in girls’ swimming
Highlights from Tuesday’s high school sports scene around the Pikes Peak region. GIRLS’ SWIMMING Liberty 98, Rampart 88 At Liberty: Gabi Roehr won individual events in the 100 butterfly and 50-yard freestyle and later swam anchor on two winning relays as Liberty held on to a slim lead late to deal Rampart a rare league…
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The Gazette Boys’ Golf Peak Performer of the Year: Isaac Petersilie, Coronado
There were plenty of good times for Isaac Petersilie in his four years as a standout golfer at Coronado. Four state appearances. Three top 10 finishes. Three league titles – including this season. One individual state crown. And one team state championship, too. Through all of that, the senior recalled those not-so-good times that gave…
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Boys’ Golf Coach of the Year: Mark Liggett, Discovery Canyon
When Mark Liggett was asked to take over the golf programs at Discovery Canyon in 2013, he wasn’t sure how to achieve success. “I gladly accepted,” Liggett said. “But I questioned what I was doing and how I was doing it.” Eventually, the Lewis-Palmer graduate looked to his coaching roots as a basketball coach at…
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Key bench play helps Sand Creek boys hold off Palmer in season opener
Good bench play doesn’t always translate into big numbers. Sand Creek can attest to that. Exactly two points came from Scorpions non-starters in their season-opening, 68-63 win at Palmer on Tuesday, but quality won out over quantity as reserves spelled foul-plagued teammates for just long enough. “I’m so happy with my bench play,” second-year Sand…