Author: By SCOTT KANIEWSKI, Scott.kaniewski@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Three Pikes Peak-area prep football games to watch this weekend
We approach the midway point of the regular season for most classifications, which means some teams move into league play while others get one last look at a nonconference team before the important games start. It’s a little mix of both in this week’s Three Games to Watch, as each of our games features teams…
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Game of the Week: Vista Ridge, Discovery Canyon look to fine-tune before league opens
Vista Ridge was reminded of how disciplined it must be in last week’s loss to Pine Creek. Discovery Canyon has dominated through its first four games and wants to stay perfect before league play starts. Both teams are hoping to work on fine-tuning their games before they head into league play, and a victory for…
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Tuesday’s prep roundup: Discovery Canyon claims PPAC boys’ tennis title after beating Cheyenne Mountain
Highlights from Tuesday’s high school sports scene around the Pikes Peak region. BOYS’ TENNIS Discovery Canyon 5, Cheyenne Mountain 2 At Discovery Canyon: Discovery Canyon beat Cheyenne Mountain for the second consecutive season behind the strength of its singles play to claim the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference title. No. 1 singles Nick Lorenz…
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Palmer’s Arik Roberts tied for 7th, Rampart’s Cameron Como 13th at 5A state golf
Nearing the end of his first round at the Class 5A boys’ golf state tournament, Arik Roberts found himself in some deep trouble. Literally. Roberts’ tee shot on the par 3 dropped into a hole that had held a hazard stake, which errantly wasn’t replaced. Roberts hit out close enough, and two-putted from off the green…
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Monday’s prep roundup: Liberty takes command of 5A CSML with win over Pine Creek
SOFTBALL Liberty 2, Pine Creek 0 At Liberty: Jordan Cordrey took the start and ran with it. Essentially pitching in relief in a game that got through one inning Aug. 25 before being postponed until Monday, Cordrey held Pine Creek to four hits over the final six innings, striking out nine. “She’s done a great…
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Protesting unlikely during national anthem for Fountain-Fort Carson football
Kneeling, sitting or any other form of protest probably won’t happen during the national anthem at Fountain-Fort Carson football games. Instead, the Trojans stand with their helmets under their left arms and right arms across their chests. First-year coach Jake Novotny made sure his players knew that before the Trojans’ Sept. 2 season opener. On…
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Prep football game of the week: Rampart confidence growing with wins as Ponderosa visits
Rampart already has a signature win over Monarch this season. The Rams are looking to add another one. Rampart will host Ponderosa on Friday night in a nonconference game that could be a key win in helping determine playoff teams when the regular season ends. A week after suffering a 43-7 loss to Heritage, the…
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Blog: St. Mary’s Bill Percy coaching in World Baseball Classic
Starting Thursday, four teams will vie for the final spot in next year’s World Baseball Classic. If a Great Britain player rounds third base, play close attention to who is waving him home. You might catch a glimpse of St. Mary’s High School baseball coach Bill Percy. Percy was asked to help coach Great Britain…
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Three prep football games to watch
With conference games on the horizon, teams will be wanting to fine tune their play. What better way to do that than set yourself some difficult challenges in Week Four. That’s the case for the teams we look at in this week’s preview of games to watch. George Washington (2-1) vs. Mesa Ridge (2-1) When:…
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The Gazette Game of the Week: Pine Creek, Fountain-Fort Carson renew rivalry for real
Todd Miller has built a powerhouse football program over the past dozen years at Pine Creek. He based a lot of what he does with his team around this week’s opponent: Fountain-Fort Carson and former coach Mitch Johnson. True, the Eagles will be taking on a much different Trojans program now with Jake Novotny in…