Author: BY KEVIN CARMODY preps@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Sam Levy, Woodland Park peaking at right time heading into 4A boys’ golf regional on home course
Woodland Park didn’t win the 4A Metro League crown in boys’ golf. The Panthers did, however, finish second to Mesa Ridge, a big accomplishment on a team with no seniors. There is one more chance for Woodland Park to show its stuff, and it’s the most important one of all when the town’s Shining Mountain…
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Vista Ridge goes full throttle
Note: To watch the game between Vista Ridge and Pueblo West live Friday night, come back to gazettedev.gazette.com. Even though the program has been in existence since only 2008, Breon Michel can still remember the old days of Vista Ridge football. Just give it to the running back and let the line wear the defense…
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Class 3A football capsules
Team-by-team capsules for 3A area football squads. Southern League Canon City Coach: Tom O’Rourke 2014 Record: 7-4, lost to Pueblo East in first round of playoffs Key players: Dylan Allbrandt, sr., RB/LB; Zach Manchester, sr., WR; Connor O’Rourke, sr., DB/QB; Logan Nethercot, jr., QB; Kadin Porter, so., RB/LB What to know: The Tigers, who narrowly…
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3A football preview: Reload or rebuild for Discovery Canyon?
He watched as a new school was built on the far north end of Colorado Springs, then painstakingly helped build a football program with tradition at Discovery Canyon. And in their seventh season, the Thunder finally broke through, reaching the Class 3A state semifinals after two promising campaigns fell short in the form of consecutive…
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Isaac Petersilie shoots 67 to pace Coronado to runaway win at Terror Invite
He sat long enough following his round Wednesday at the Terror Invite at Patty Jewett Golf Course. For Isaac Petersilie, the job is never done. Even though the Coronado senior shot a sizzling 5-under-par 67 on an unseasonably cool August day, he wasn’t satisfied. So off he went to the putting green to work on…
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Coronado hires Pine Creek’s Andy Colgate to lead athletic program
Coordinators, for the most part, never want to stay coordinators. At some point, those years of working behind the scenes while serving as an assistant will create an opportunity for a jump to head coach. Andy Colgate pondered that scenario. Then he found a new path. On Tuesday, the Pine Creek defensive coordinator tendered his…
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With strong returning core, Cheyenne Mountain boys’ swimming aims to bridge gap to Air Academy
For the past three years, Air Academy has ruled the Class 4A boys’ swimming roost, celebrating with the championship trophy at the state meet. Cheyenne Mountain, which finished fifth last season, watched that celebration take place but didn’t hang its collective head. Despite the placing, the mere 87-point deficit has a deep and experienced Indians…
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Boys’ swimming team-by-team capsules
Team-by-team capsules for boys’ swimming squads in the Pikes Peak region. 5A CSML Coronado Coach: Bob Bell Returning state qualifiers: Evan Kay, sr.; Will Chaney, jr.; Ben Topper, jr.; Greg Shaw, jr.; Marley Kaiser, so. Outlook: Coronado moves into 5A competition after placing eighth at last year’s 4A state meet. The Cougars have a solid…
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Doherty junior shows talent with basketball, bow and brainteaser
Her hands move deftly, yet frenetically, but don’t seem panicked. Her eyes display the look of pure focus, thinking about moves she’s about to make. Then, Ivory Masching completes her goal and breathes a sigh of relief. The junior forward on the Doherty basketball team amazed her friends and coaches once again, and this had…
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Football foursome gives Coronado wrestlers a boost heading into crunch time
On the football field, Coronado’s defensive foursome of seniors Evan Kay, Zeb Foster, Lotoni Afuhaamago and junior Ryan Strabala all could join forces to stop a runner or receiver in his tracks. On the wrestling mat, they take to their battles individually, but seem to have brought that winning gridiron attitude with them. “Ever since…