Author: Justin Shaw
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The Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Week: KJ Kearns, Coronado wrestling
The best wrestlers not only put in more gym time to be the strongest physically, but they also gain a psychological advantage over their opponents. Coronado’s KJ Kearns has shown that he has the skills to be one of the best wrestlers in the state at 138 pounds, and he’s doing it with a style…
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Mesa Ridge flashes depth to hold off Widefield in boys’ basketball
The Mesa Ridge boys’ basketball team is deep, and so were a lot of the shots the Grizzlies players hit Tuesday night. In a 75-70 road win over 4A Colorado Springs Metro rival Widefield, Mesa Ridge showed why it can be one of the most dangerous teams in the city – and maybe the state.…
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Mesa Ridge flashes depth to hold off Widefield in boys’ basketball
The Mesa Ridge boys’ basketball team is deep, and so were a lot of the shots the Grizzlies players hit Tuesday night. In a 75-70 road win over 4A Colorado Springs Metro rival Widefield, Mesa Ridge showed why it can be one of the most dangerous teams in the city – and maybe the state.…
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The Gazette’s Prep Peak Performer of the Week: Jackson Ehrlin, Rampart boys’ basketball
Rampart basketball has big goals for 2017 – and there’s an equally big guy leading the charge for the Rams. Jackson Ehrlin, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound senior, has been a force on both ends of the court. He enjoys scoring, grabbing rebounds and blocking shots as much as he likes a good hip hop album, and…
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This week’s Gazette Peak Performer: Nate Pastorello, Discovery Canyon wrestling
The feeling Nate Pastorello had after the 4A wrestling regionals in early 2016 was one he never wanted to experience again. The then-junior at Discovery Canyon failed to qualify for the state tournament after a poor performance doomed him one step from the big bracket. Since that day, it’s been a different version of Pastorello,…
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This week’s Gazette Peak Performer: Nate Pastorello, Discovery Canyon wrestling
The feeling Nate Pastorello had after the 4A wrestling regionals in early 2016 was one he never wanted to experience again. The then-junior at Discovery Canyon failed to qualify for the state tournament after a poor performance doomed him one step from the big bracket. Since that day, it’s been a different version of Pastorello,…
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The Gazette 2016 Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year: Adam Rich, Vanguard
Adam Rich stood at the finish line of the 2A state boys’ cross country race, watching his Vanguard Coursers end one team’s dynasty and hoping it was the start of their own. Rich, who has been at Vanguard for four years – two as head coach – got emotional as the race closed. “I thought…
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The Gazette 2016 Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year: Adam Rich, Vanguard
Adam Rich stood at the finish line of the 2A state boys’ cross country race, watching his Vanguard Coursers end one team’s dynasty and hoping it was the start of their own. Rich, who has been at Vanguard for four years – two as head coach – got emotional as the race closed. “I thought…
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The Gazette 2016 Boys’ Cross Country Peak Performer: Tanner Norman, The Classical Academy
Winning a second consecutive state title was important to Tanner Norman. He not only wanted to leave The Classical Academy with his legacy intact, but also was hoping it would give his younger brothers something to strive for. Norman won the 3A boys’ state cross country race in 15 minutes, 44.8 seconds. He was 25…
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The Gazette 2016 Boys’ Cross Country Peak Performer: Tanner Norman, The Classical Academy
Winning a second consecutive state title was important to Tanner Norman. He not only wanted to leave The Classical Academy with his legacy intact, but also was hoping it would give his younger brothers something to strive for. Norman won the 3A boys’ state cross country race in 15 minutes, 44.8 seconds. He was 25…