Author: Jonathan Toman
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Saturday’s prep roundup: CSCS boys’ basketball takes third place at state
A look at Saturday action in high school sports around the Colorado Springs area: Boys’ Basketball No. 3 CSCS 63, No. 1 Kent Denver 55, OT At DU: Colorado Springs Christian School rallied from a six-point fourth quarter deficit before going on to win in overtime for 3A third place. Lookens Smith hit a 3-pointer…
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Battle with cancer forms Cheyenne Mountain player’s approach to lacrosse, life
In the weight room ahead of the 2017 boys’ lacrosse season, the entirety of the Cheyenne Mountain team gathered around a player as he attempted a 135-pound bench press. “He pulled it off,” said coach Mike Paige. “…The team was cheering. And I thought, that is why we compete. That’s why we’re a team.” The…
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Battle with cancer forms Cheyenne Mountain player’s approach to lacrosse, life
In the weight room ahead of the 2017 boys’ lacrosse season, the entirety of the Cheyenne Mountain team gathered around a player as he attempted a 135-pound bench press. “He pulled it off,” said coach Mike Paige. “…The team was cheering. And I thought, that is why we compete. That’s why we’re a team.” The…
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High school boys’ lacrosse capsules for 2017 season
4A Cheyenne Mountain Coach: Mike Paige Key Players: Jack Clancy, senior, attacker; August Johnson, junior, midfielder; Luke Buck, senior, defender; Cullen Nordamen, senior, attacker; Jack Bell, senior, midfielder 2016 record: 14-4; state semifinalists What to Know: Paige said his program, which was one game away from a state championship appearance in 2015 and 2016, has…
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High school boys’ lacrosse capsules for 2017 season
4A Cheyenne Mountain Coach: Mike Paige Key Players: Jack Clancy, senior, attacker; August Johnson, junior, midfielder; Luke Buck, senior, defender; Cullen Nordamen, senior, attacker; Jack Bell, senior, midfielder 2016 record: 14-4; state semifinalists What to Know: Paige said his program, which was one game away from a state championship appearance in 2015 and 2016, has…
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CSCS boys’ and girls’ basketball into 3A final eight
The CSCS boys’ basketball team is three wins away from a state championship three-peat. The No. 3 seeded Lions (22-2) took down No. 14 Lutheran (14-10) 60-38 in the round of 16 of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday. Lutheran jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, forcing CSCS coach Mark Engesser to take a…
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CSCS boys’ and girls’ basketball into 3A final eight
The CSCS boys’ basketball team is three wins away from a state championship three-peat. The No. 3 seeded Lions (22-2) took down No. 14 Lutheran (14-10) 60-38 in the round of 16 of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday. Lutheran jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, forcing CSCS coach Mark Engesser to take a…
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Team chemistry critical to Doherty girls’ playoff run
Despite the fact that there are no ropes involved in basketball, holding onto one means an awful lot to the Doherty girls’ basketball team. Hold the Rope is a story, introduced last year by coach Pat McKiernan, that emphasizes team. If a teammate is hanging off the edge of a cliff, would you hold the…
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Team chemistry critical to Doherty girls’ playoff run
Despite the fact that there are no ropes involved in basketball, holding onto one means an awful lot to the Doherty girls’ basketball team. Hold the Rope is a story, introduced last year by coach Pat McKiernan, that emphasizes team. If a teammate is hanging off the edge of a cliff, would you hold the…
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Doherty falls to Arapahoe in 5A boys’ basketball battle
In a game that looked like a bigger mismatch on paper than it actually was, No. 27 Arapahoe (11-14) bounced No. 6 Doherty (20-4) from the 5A state boys’ basketball playoffs Saturday night in a 65-61 win. “We knew it coming in,” Doherty coach Jarris Krapcha said. “Their record is not indicative of how good…