Author: Juan Lopez
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Pine Creek grad Hunt not quiet on the court for Nevada basketball
As a child, Dario Hunt read books that broadened his imagination and let his mind wander aimlessly. The son of parents in the Air Force, he moved around seven times before settling in Colorado Springs. Hunt, a Pine Creek High School graduate, has lived in places like Turkey, Japan and all over the United States.…
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CSU coach Rams loudly brings home points with quarterbacks
Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild is close with his quarterbacks. Not emotionally close, more like close in proximity. “I spend most of practice with my mouth about 6 inches from their ear yelling at them,” the second-year coach said. “I try to make it harder and louder than a game will ever be so hopefully…
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Purify enjoys purity of semipro football
Bobby Purify doesn’t miss the days of scoring touchdowns for the University of Colorado. He’s OK with not hearing his name on ESPN and not reading his name in the newspaper. “It’s in my past,” said Purify who works in real estate as a contractor for Colorado Springs Utilities. “I’ve lived my dream. I’ve done…
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Economy doesn’t keep athletes from the State Games of America
Leading up to the State Games of America, the economy weighed on the minds of many event officials. They wondered if the number of athletes who attended would decline and whether those who did show up would boost the local economy. Their uncertainties were put to rest Sunday afternoon as some of the final numbers…
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‘Competitve spirit’ leads to lively soccer play at State Games of America
The beautiful game turned a little ugly at times Saturday as tempers flared in the adult soccer tournament of the State Games of America. At the Air Force athletic fields, shouts could be heard from hundreds of feet away — some directed at referees and others at opposing players. Spanish players were overheard cursing loudly…
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State Games triathlete doesn’t let ski accident hold him back
Despite fracturing six ribs in mid-April, Michael Hagen was at the start line Saturday morning for the State Games of America triathlon at Memorial Park. “Last day of ski season, I was skiing with my dad and my son, and a guy crossed my path,” the Colorado Springs resident said. “Hit me in the back…
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Thousands usher in the State Games of America
To 13-year-old Joey Cruz, Henry Cejudo is an idol. Cruz has watched him on TV, read about him in newspapers and heard about him from his parents, who immigrated from Mexico more than 30 years ago. “(My parents) tell me, ‘See, if Henry can do it, you can do it,’” said Cruz, a native of…
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State Games: After late start, basketball player is great Scott
When Jordan Scott jumps, his hand stretches out higher than anyone else’s. When he runs, it’s faster and more fluid than his competitors. And when he talks about himself, it’s short and in a soft voice. Scott, 14, was one of many who competed in basketball Friday at the State Games of America. But with…
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Cejudo set to light torch; officials hope it will stay lit
Don’t expect a lot of Henry Cejudo’s high school buddies to be cheering him on when he lights the torch for opening ceremony at the State Games of America tonight.Between training and school, Cejudo found little time to make friends at Coronado High School.“I was always so busy training,” he said. “School started at 7:30…
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Olympic gold medalist will light torch to kick off State Games of America
Don’t expect a lot of Henry Cejudo’s high school buddies to be cheering him on when he lights the torch for the opening ceremony at the State Games of America tonight. Between training and school, Cejudo found little time to make friends at Coronado High School. “I was always so busy training,” he said. “School…