Author: Justin Shaw
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Rampart boys’ basketball hoping to tower over competition
If bigger is better, Rampart basketball is in for one heck of a season. The Rams, who went 17-8 and finished 9-3 in 5A Colorado Springs Metro League play last season, are the biggest team in Colorado Springs, and perhaps in the state. Coach J’on St. Clair has three players who are 6-foot-7 or taller,…
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Big schools boys’ basketball team-by-team capsules
5A CSML Coronado Coach: David Thomas (second season) Last season: 2-21 Key players: Ashton Rogers, jr., F; Elijah Clanton, sr., G; Jareth Morey, jr., F; Joey Callan, sr., G; Jaydon Lewis, sr., G Outlook: Thomas continues the rebuilding project he inherited. The Cougars finished winless in conference play, but are hopeful that the duo of…
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Big schools boys’ basketball team-by-team capsules
5A CSML Coronado Coach: David Thomas (second season) Last season: 2-21 Key players: Ashton Rogers, jr., F; Elijah Clanton, sr., G; Jareth Morey, jr., F; Joey Callan, sr., G; Jaydon Lewis, sr., G Outlook: Thomas continues the rebuilding project he inherited. The Cougars finished winless in conference play, but are hopeful that the duo of…
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Rampart boys’ basketball hoping to tower over competition
If bigger is better, Rampart basketball is in for one heck of a season. The Rams, who went 17-8 and finished 9-3 in 5A Colorado Springs Metro League play last season, are the biggest team in Colorado Springs, and perhaps in the state. Coach J’on St. Clair has three players who are 6-foot-7 or taller,…
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Gazette’s Boys Golf Coach of the Year, Discovery Canyon’s Mark Liggett
Mark Liggett is the type of coach who stands to the side and doesn’t want any attention on himself. The Discovery Canyon boys’ golf coach deflects any praise, and claims he’s just along for the ride. But after seeing how his team played en route to the 4A team state title, it’s hard to argue…
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Gazette’s Boys Golf Coach of the Year, Discovery Canyon’s Mark Liggett
Mark Liggett is the type of coach who stands to the side and doesn’t want any attention on himself. The Discovery Canyon boys’ golf coach deflects any praise, and claims he’s just along for the ride. But after seeing how his team played en route to the 4A team state title, it’s hard to argue…
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Boys’ Golf Peak Performer of the Year: Luke Trujillo, Discovery Canyon
Luke Trujillo had a dream finish to his golf season. The Discovery Canyon junior won the state title on the second playoff hole of the 4A state tournament, and in the process, helped the Thunder win the team championship. Now, he’s added a third accolade to his 2016 résumé – The Gazette Boys’ Golf Peak…
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Boys’ Golf Peak Performer of the Year: Luke Trujillo, Discovery Canyon
Luke Trujillo had a dream finish to his golf season. The Discovery Canyon junior won the state title on the second playoff hole of the 4A state tournament, and in the process, helped the Thunder win the team championship. Now, he’s added a third accolade to his 2016 résumé – The Gazette Boys’ Golf Peak…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Week, Michaela Putnicki, Lewis-Palmer volleyball
Michaela Putnicki has earned many awards and accolades during her three years as a Lewis-Palmer volleyball player, but she experienced something she’ll never forget Saturday at the Denver Coliseum. She and her Rangers teammates celebrated perhaps the greatest volleyball season in state history, earning the 4A championship with a dominant performance. For Michaela, a senior,…
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Gazette Preps Peak Performer of the Week, Michaela Putnicki, Lewis-Palmer volleyball
Michaela Putnicki has earned many awards and accolades during her three years as a Lewis-Palmer volleyball player, but she experienced something she’ll never forget Saturday at the Denver Coliseum. She and her Rangers teammates celebrated perhaps the greatest volleyball season in state history, earning the 4A championship with a dominant performance. For Michaela, a senior,…