Author: Katy Booth
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Julie Penrose Fountain will flow again!
The Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park will flow again this summer, despite two consecutive years of no funding from the city of Colorado Springs. Kristen Downs, who is leading the Friends of the Julie Penrose Fountain group, said today that she secured the $25,000 needed to keep the fountain running. “I’m so…
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Highlights from Friday
HOCKEY Playoffs Cheyenne Mountain 4, Monarch 1At Apex West Rink: Kevin Davis and Jack Benecke put Cheyenne Mountain up by two in the first period, and the Indians relied on a tough penalty kill to see them through. “We felt very positive coming in tonight after the wins over Palmer and Steamboat,” Indians coach Mike…
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Highlights from Tuesday
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Manitou Springs 40, Florence 27 At Manitou Springs: Amelia Schofield and Calla Urban each scored nine points to lead the Mustangs (8-11), who outscored Florence (7-12) by eight in the third quarter to take control. Britney Warren and Lexi Camerlo had seven points each for Florence. Cripple Creek-Victor 36, Fountain Valley 32…
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gazettepreps.com: This week’s Peak performer: Richie Bailey, Falcon
Richie Bailey know about endurance. Richie Bailey Photo by MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE
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This week’s peak performer: Richie Bailey, Falcon
Richie Bailey knows about endurance. The senior wrestler erased a 5-1 deficit against No. 2 Joey Costanza of Pueblo County on Saturday to win the Class 4A Region 4 title in the 135-pound weight class. Bailey, who is a senior at Hilltop Baptist but wrestles for Falcon, tied the match at 6-6 near the end…
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Scouting pays off for Pee Wee Jr. Tigers
The Pee Wee AAA Jr. Tigers know the value of scouting the competition. The Tigers were ready for some rough play after watching the Dallas Ice Jets bulldoze their opponents over the weekend at the 33rd annual Presidents Day Tournament. The Tigers capitalized on power-play opportunities to earn the 5-2 win in the championship game…
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Highlights from Thursday
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Fountain-Fort Carson 75, Liberty 65At Fountain-Fort Carson: Wes McKenzie’s game-high 32 points couldn’t save the Lancers (9-10), who rallied to score 26 in the final quarter. The Pikes Peak 5A-4A No. 5 Trojans (16-3) were led by Mitchell Lewis’ 17 points, while Chris Davis and Martin Thomas each added 16. “We came out…
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Presidents Day Tournament: Instead of vacations, it’s time for hockey
Matt Gradisar never thought he would be spending family vacations in places such as Walsenburg and Mankato, Minn. But ever since his son, Luc, began playing competitive hockey, the Gradisars have been frequenting colder climates on family vacations. “My wife says she can’t wait for a tropical vacation,” Gradisar said. “We can’t really do all…
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gazettepreps.com: Highlights from Thursday
GIRLS’ BASKETBALLEvangelical Christian Academy 62, Vanguard 23At ECA: Ellen Brandenstein’s 19 points led the Eagles (13-3), who jumped to a 33-8 halftime lead. Vanguard (10-7) was led by Ally Callahan’s eight points. U.S. Olympic Committee chief operating officer Norm Bellingham hopes “members of the Colorado Springs community see we’re proud to be part of the…
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Highlights from Tuesday
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Fountain-Fort Carson 52, Palmer 49 At Fountain-Fort Carson: The Trojans hit two 3-pointers in the first minute of play to take control of the Pikes Peak 5A-4A No. 3 Terrors (15-4) from the start. “We began very, very well,” Fountain-Fort Carson coach Harry Knight said. “We jumped on them early and they were…