Author: Justin Felisko
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Defense turns Hartner’s goal into game-winner for Air Force
Air Force saw a one-goal lead disappear in 30 seconds on Friday at Cadet Ice Arena. Once the Falcons regained the lead, they made sure not to lose it. Fourth line left wing Max Hartner broke a tie with 10:17 remaining in the second period and the No. 3-seeded Falcons suffocated No. 6 Niagara for…
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Thursday’s prep roundup: Davis makes 15 saves to lead Air Academy past Kent Denver in girls’ lacrosse
GIRLS’ LACROSSE Air Academy 9, Kent Denver 6 At Air Academy: The Kadets won a showdown between two of the top lacrosse programs in the state on Thursday thanks in large part to a standout performance from Jaycee Davis. Davis, who has been in a goalie competition with Marlissa Wingett, turned aside 15 saves and…
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UCCS defeats Colorado Mines, advances to RMAC championship
DENVER – On a night when the usual suspects did the bulk of the damage for UCCS, it was reserves Darius Pardner and TreShawn Wilford solidifying the Mountain Lions’ first trip to the RMAC finals. Pardner intercepted Brian Muller’s pass at the top of the key with 11 seconds remaining and was off to the…
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Thursday’s prep roundup: Halle’s double OT winner starts Cheyenne Mountain off on right foot
Swimmers dive into the pool to start the 200-freestyle relay during Coronado’s competition against Palmer at Palmer. Photo courtesy Norman Black.
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UCCS picks up first playoff victory in its first home playoff game
It was the first home playoff game in UCCS’ history and it will go down as one of the most memorable games in the Mountain Lions’ 26-year history. Sophomore Derrick White sent the 1,144 screaming Mountain Lions fans at Gallogly Events Center into euphoria by making the go-ahead free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining to…
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Abby Kirchoff ties scoring mark as UCCS earns basketball sweep
UCCS junior guard Abby Kirchoff confidently approached the free-throw line with 2 minutes and 17 seconds remaining on Friday with the Mountain Lions clinging to a 77-76 lead against Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference foe Regis. The 5-foot-11 guard dribbled the ball briefly, hit the first free-throw attempt and later connected on her second with ease…
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Boys’ basketball: Cameron’s dunk puts away upset-minded Mitchell
Monument – The Cave at Palmer Ridge became eerily quiet on Wednesday night as the Mitchell boys’ basketball team cut the Palmer Ridge lead to three with five minutes to go in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. The strong continent of passionate Marauders fans began to stand and cheer, while the…
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Air Force boxer James Monk shows maturity, power in victory
The quick wisps of air leaving the sweat-laced mouths of Air Force cadets were muffled Thursday by the blows of fists to ribs inside Clune Arena. With every “pop, pop, pop” and “jab, jab, jab,” the boxers competing in the 2014 Wing Open Championships fought for supremacy, gritted their teeth and swallowed any pain they…
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Falcons fend off late RIT rally
It’s becoming an uneasy trend for Air Force, and the Falcons are well aware it needs to change. Once again Air Force struggled to play a full three periods of consistent hockey, looking a bit lethargic and disinterested at times against an inferior opponent, but the Falcons were able to hold on for a 4-3…
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Roundup: Vanguard girls down Calhan
Highlights from Wednesday’s high school sports scene around the Pikes Peak region. Girls’ Basketball Vanguard 56, Calhan 50 At Vanguard: Caitlin Bower helped Vanguard bounce back from Saturday’s blowout loss to Peyton by scoring 24 points in Wednesday’s home 2A Black Forest League victory over Calhan (6-10, 2-4). It was Bower’s sixth game of the…