Author: JUSTIN SHAW preps@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Fountain-Fort Carson knocks off Pine Creek in OT
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fountain-Fort Carson circled the date on June 6. Friday night, they put a “W” next to the game on the schedule that was circled. The 5A Trojans (1-2) emerged from a gritty, hard-hitting battle as a 10-7 victor over 4A rival Pine Creek (1-2) in…
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Manitou Springs rallies past rival St. Mary’s in volleyball
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One win doesn’t define a season, but it can turn one around in a hurry. That’s what Manitou Springs volleyball is hoping for. The Mustangs (2-6, 1-1 3A Tri-Peaks) showed equal part grit and resilience…
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New era opens in big way as Manitou Springs routs St. Mary’s
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Manitou Springs is hoping a new era for its football program will bring bigger and better things. It’s off to a good start. The Mustangs opened their 2016 season with a dominating performance, routing 2A…
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The Gazette Baseball Peak Performer of the Year: Paul Tillotson, Lewis-Palmer
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lewis-Palmer baseball has taken a giant step forward the past four years, and a lot of that is thanks to Paul Tillotson. As an imposing figure on the mound and in the batter’s box, the…
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The Gazette Baseball Coach of the Year: Cory Archuleta, Manitou Springs
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When Manitou Springs baseball fell to 8-8 after a loss May 3, there were two divergent directions the season could’ve gone. Coach Cory Archuleta and his staff helped to lead a turnaround that would end with an appearance in the 3A state championship game. He…
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The Gazette Girls’ Track and Field Coach of the Year: Tim Daggett, The Classical Academy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Classical Academy track and field coach Tim Daggett created quite a dynasty with his girls’ program at the Class 3A level. Now, the Titans have taken over 4A. In the school’s second year competing in…
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Peak Performer of the Week: Mattie Kuntzelman, Discovery Canyon tennis
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mattie Kuntzelman was one of the youngest competitors at the 4A state tennis meet, but she showed maturity beyond her years. The Discovery Canyon freshman won the No. 2 singles state championship in thrilling fashion,…
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Three area teams host district baseball playoffs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The 3A-5A baseball district brackets were released Wednesday, and three area teams will be hosting playoff action this weekend – Pine Creek, Cañon City and St. Mary’s. This was the first year an RPI system…
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St. Mary’s picks up its first postseason victory in boys’ lacrosse
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It was a historic night for St. Mary’s boys’ lacrosse, in more ways than one. Goalie Dylan Tait made 15 saves to move past the 500-save mark for his career, and the No. 8 Pirates (12-4) picked up their first postseason victory in program history,…
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Lewis-Palmer wins 4A PPAC girls’ soccer crown
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Shortly after the final whistle sounded, Lewis-Palmer posed for a team picture. It signified the first of two goals the Rangers set out to obtain when the season started. Lewis-Palmer finished the regular season with an undefeated conference record and clinched the outright 4A Pikes…