Author: Justin Pederson
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State wrestling notes: TCA off to good start at 3A
DENVER – The Classical Academy got off to a good start with three wins in the first round of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament Thursday at Pepsi Center. For seniors Zane and Eoin Leaf, it was the first time either had won their first-round match. Zane, wrestling in his fourth state tournament, scored a…
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We break down state wrestling: Top area contenders, upset threats and who could make a difference
Follow the links to a full rundown of area participants in the state tournaments: 5A: Coronado is the favorite, but don’t count out Pine Creek 4A: Discovery Canyon has emerged as a contender as its star Nick Adams can pull off a rare feat 3A: TCA hopes to make noise after quietly qualifying seven 2A:…
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Region’s most exciting moments come with state berths on the line
The most excitement of the night at the Class 4A Region 2 wrestling tournament at Widefield on Saturday was generated by four bouts that didn’t even count in the final standings. Four state tournament berths were decided by wrestle-offs between the fourth and fifth place finishes. Photo by
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Gazette Preps: Discovery Canyon puts 11 into state
The new kids on the Class 4A block proved to everyone they belonged Saturday as the Discovery Canyon Thunder took home the biggest trophy at the Region 2 tournament at Widefield, claiming four individual titles and qualifying 11 for next week’s state tournament in Denver. The Thunder held a 30-point lead with six wrestlers going…
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Discovery Canyon puts 11 in state, powering to regional title
The new kids on the Class 4A block proved to everyone they belonged Saturday as the Discovery Canyon Thunder took home the biggest trophy at the Region 2 tournament at Widefield, claiming four individual titles and qualifying 11 for next week’s state tournament in Denver. The Thunder held a 30-point lead with six wrestlers going…
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Breaking down the two local wrestling regionals
5A Region 1 Time/place: 9 a.m. Saturday, with the finals starting at 2:30 at Coronado High School Participating schools: Arapahoe, Arvada, Castle View, Chaparral, Chatfield, No. 1 Coronado, Doherty, Douglas County, No. 11 Fountain-Fort Carson, Highlands Ranch, Liberty, Mountain Vista, Palmer, Rampart, Rock Canyon and ThunderRidge Weight classes to watch (four from each class advance…
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Gazette Preps: Coronado wrestlers complete perfect dual season
Coronado checked one milestone off their list on what they hope to be a state championship season, winning three duals Saturday at their own tournament to complete a perfect, 14-0 season. Equally impressive was finishing the season with wrestlers with winning individual records at all 14 weight classes. Photo by Gazette file photo
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Coronado wrestlers complete perfect dual season
Coronado checked one milestone off its list on what it hopes to be a state championship season, winning three duals Saturday at its own tournament to complete a perfect, 14-0 season. Equally impressive was finishing the season with wrestlers with winning individual records at all 14 weight classes. The Cougars’ sights are firmly set on…
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Gazette Preps: Discovery Canyon wins 4A Metro wrestling title
Discovery Canyon’s membership was expected to change the hierarchy of the 4A Metro League this season. If there were any lingering doubters, they were silenced Friday night as the Thunder rolled to the title with a 59-11 victory over host and fellow newcomer Vista Ridge. Discovery Canyon’s Nick Adams pins Vista Ridge’s Jake Hawthorne at…
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Newcomer Discovery Canyon wins 4A Metro title
Discovery Canyon’s membership was expected to change the hierarchy of the 4A Metro League this season. If there were any lingering doubters, they were silenced Friday night as the Thunder rolled to the title with a 59-11 victory over host and fellow newcomer Vista Ridge. The Thunder, ranked No. 5 in Tim Yount’s On The…