Author: Chhun Sun
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Friday’s prep roundup: Lewis-Palmer freshman wrestler advances to title match at out-of-state tournament
WRESTLING 62nd Rocky Welton Invitational Garden City, Kan.: Lewis-Palmer freshman Isiah Blackmon had a dominant performance so far at the out-of-state tournament, advancing to the 106-pound championship match by pinning all four of his opponents. He will face freshman Nick Treaster of Newton, Kan., who had two major decisions, a technical fall and a pin…
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Manitou Springs basketball teams triumph over Trinidad, back to winning ways
One team is looking to continue a winning tradition, while the other is hoping for the same and seeking some redemption after suffering through its first losing record in a long time. The Manitou Springs boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are back to their winning ways. And on Thursday, the Mustangs did it again. Both…
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Wednesday’s prep roundup: Pine Creek wrestling dominates in dual match, earns back-to-back league titles
WRESTLING Pine Creek 51, Doherty 21 At Pine Creek: Billy Hudson III (152 pounds) came away with a pin while teammates Brayden Roman (145) and Logan Noble (182) had a major decision and technical fall, respectively, to help the Eagles dominate and secure back-to-back Colorado Springs Metro League championships. Pine Creek also took advantage of…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Week: Angel Flores, Coronado wrestling
It’s not an easy thing to admit, but Coronado High School wrestler Angel Flores was humbled by a loss not too long ago. It happened at last month’s Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament in Greeley, where he fell to nationally ranked Daniel Cardenas of Pomona in a 138-pound semifinal match. Flores ended up settling for third…
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Monday’s prep roundup: Kelsi Mansfield helps lead Widefield/Mesa Ridge girls’ swimming and diving to win
GIRLS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING Widefield/Mesa Ridge 106, Fountain Valley School 72 At Widefield: Kelsi Mansfield won the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes, 30.25 seconds while she also kicked off both of Widefield/Mesa Ridge’s 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays to help her team finish with the fastest times in the events Monday. In the 400…
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Prep notebook: Recent Pikes Peak region grads making headlines in college; Pine Creek player commits to UNC football
Pine Creek OL stays close to home, commits to UNC in Greeley Pine Creek offensive lineman Ethan Kramer announced last week that he will join the University of Northern Colorado football team. He committed to play under new coach Ed McCaffrey, the former Broncos great who coached at Valor Christian before taking the Bears job…
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Preps by the Numbers: St. Mary’s, Cheyenne Mountain, Mesa Ridge highlight an impressive week
3: Points separated Mesa Ridge and Cheyenne Mountain vying for the top spot at the 20th annual Colorado Springs Metro Wrestling Championships over the weekend. Mesa Ridge won 205.5-202.5. 9: Different scorers in the Pine Creek hockey team’s 10-2 win over Woodland Park on Saturday. Austin Sawyer led the Eagles with two goals. 12: Events won by…
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Falcon’s Adriana Marin dominates at COS Metro tournament, in position to become first girl wrestler to capture podium finish
There wasn’t a lot of cheering or standing up when Falcon’s Adriana Marin took on Manitou Springs sophomore Grayer Whipkey in their 113-pound match Friday night. It didn’t matter. Unseeded Marin still dominated, pinning her opponent in the second round. It capped off an impressive run at the 20th annual Colorado Springs Metro Championships at…
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Thursday’s prep roundup: Pine Creek, Evangelical Christian Academy, Cheyenne Mountain earn wins
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Pine Creek 60, Hutchinson 44 At Colby, Kan.: The Eagles (13-2) had a 31-24 halftime lead that never relinquished to open the Orange and Black Classic on Thursday. Hutchinson, of Kansas, stayed winless at 0-8. Evangelical Christian Academy 68, CSBD 29 At CSBD: Jason Holt exploded for 32 points with three 3-pointers to…
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Wednesday’s prep roundup: Sara Conroy leads Pine Creek swimming and diving to big win over Coronado
GIRLS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING Pine Creek 133, Coronado 51 At Pine Creek: Besides winning the 200-yard individual medley and 100 breaststroke events, Sara Conroy also anchored the Eagles’ winning 200 medley team Wednesday. Pine Creek — which captured all but one of the 12 events — won the relay in 2 minutes, 1.96 seconds. Coronado’s Lauren Gryboski…