Author: Joe Paisley
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State tennis notes: Palmer Ridge reaches new heights
Palmer Ridge coach Dawn Kruger was understandably busier Friday afternoon than usual. She had three state finalists for the first time after the Nos. 2, 3 and 4 doubles teams all won their morning semifinals Friday. “I expected one to make the finals but not all three,” she said. “I’m thrilled.” It was the first…
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State tennis notes: Palmer Ridge reaches new heights
Palmer Ridge coach Dawn Kruger was understandably busier Friday afternoon than usual. She had three state finalists for the first time after the Nos. 2, 3 and 4 doubles teams all won their morning semifinals Friday. “I expected one to make the finals but not all three,” she said. “I’m thrilled.” It was the first…
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Cheyenne Mountains meets its own high expectations with record ninth state girls’ tennis team championship
PUEBLO – There were tears of joy for Cheyenne Mountain’s Cory Patton Lossner and that was before she knew she had clinched the high school’s 4A record ninth straight team championship. Lossner battled back to defeat Niwot’s Julia Pentz 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4 in a three-hour girls’ tennis match. She was elated when she and…
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Cheyenne Mountains meets its own high expectations with record ninth state girls’ tennis team championship
PUEBLO – There were tears of joy for Cheyenne Mountain’s Cory Patton Lossner and that was before she knew she had clinched the high school’s 4A record ninth straight team championship. Lossner battled back to defeat Niwot’s Julia Pentz 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4 in a three-hour girls’ tennis match. She was elated when she and…
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Hockey assistant Gene Reilly resigns from Colorado College post
Colorado College assistant Gene Reilly has resigned his post with the National Collegiate Hockey Conference program. Reilly, 55, told Tigers coach Mike Haviland of his decision “to pursue other opportunities” on Monday. Reilly was one of the first hires for Haviland, who is entering his fourth season this fall following an 8-24-4 campaign. Reilly spent much…
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State tennis notes: CSCS senior Nicole Pei into 3A semifinals
CSCS senior reaches 3A tournament semifinals At Greeley: Colorado Springs Christian School senior Nicole Pei is into the semifinals of the No. 3 singles 3A state tennis tournament. Pei battled to a 7-6, 7-5 win over Eaton’s Darcie Kaiser in the first round, then defeated Idalia Jackson of the Vanguard School 6-2, 6-2 in the…
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Area’s depth on display with 12 semifinal berths at 4A state girls’ tennis tournament
PUEBLO • Palmer Ridge’s three doubles semifinalists were part of a strong area showing at the Class 4A state girls’ tennis tournament, especially with the usual dominance of perennial power Cheyenne Mountain. Area teams garnered 12 of the 28 semifinal berths Friday at Pueblo City Park, paced by seven for the Indians, who are in…
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Falcon baseball’s turnaround propels it into state 4A playoffs
It’s different now for Falcon baseball players while walking their high school’s hallways. “Other kids are asking how we’re doing and are surprised if they hear we lost,” said senior catcher/pitcher Gary Crist. “That wasn’t always the case. Baseball has always been a little bit of a joke around here, especially compared to football, but…
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State tennis notes: CSCS senior Nicole Pei into 3A semifinals
CSCS senior reaches 3A tournament semifinals At Greeley: Colorado Springs Christian School senior Nicole Pei is into the semifinals of the No. 3 singles 3A state tennis tournament. Pei battled to a 7-6, 7-5 win over Eaton’s Darcie Kaiser in the first round, then defeated Idalia Jackson of the Vanguard School 6-2, 6-2 in the…
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Falcon baseball’s turnaround propels it into state 4A playoffs
It’s different now for Falcon baseball players while walking their high school’s hallways. “Other kids are asking how we’re doing and are surprised if they hear we lost,” said senior catcher/pitcher Gary Crist. “That wasn’t always the case. Baseball has always been a little bit of a joke around here, especially compared to football, but…