Author: Lorna Gutierrez
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gazettepreps.com: Ochoa helps Danes hold off rally
If Fountain Valley was sweating the fact that it traded an 11-point lead for a two-point lead with 2 minutes left in the game, it didn’t show. The Danes simply kept their cool when it mattered, beating Black Forest league rival Pikes Peak Christian 46-37 in girls’ basketball action Friday night. UCCS center Mallory Lowe,…
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Ochoa helps Danes hold off rally
If Fountain Valley was sweating the fact that it traded an 11-point lead for a two-point lead with 2 minutes left in the game, it didn’t show. The Danes simply kept their cool when it mattered, beating Black Forest league rival Pikes Peak Christian 46-37 in girls’ basketball action Friday night. “We had to kick…
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Highlights from Thursday
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL No. 4 Cheyenne Mountain 57, Harrison 53 At Harrison: Janae VanderPloeg and Connie Char each scored 20 points for the Indians in their win. VanderPloeg also pulled down 19 rebounds and had six blocks. Charron Johnson had 17 points for Harrison while teammate Nikkita Lester added 15. With the win, Cheyenne Mountain goes…
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UCCS’ Jiblits makes successful move from volleyball to basketball
After a three-year hiatus from basketball, Colorado-Colorado Springs’ Kallie Jiblits is back to the stellar play that made her a standout athlete in high school. The 5-foot-11 junior walk-on from Elizabeth had her first double-double (11 points and 11 rebounds) for the Mountain Lions in a win over Oklahoma Panhandle State on Jan. 2. It…
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Highlights from Tuesday
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Thomas Jefferson 62, Widefield 41 At Widefield: Brent Garretson didn’t hide his disappointment after his Gladiators’ performance Tuesday. “I didn’t feel like we played like we’ve been practicing,” Garretson said. Matt Sweitzer led Widefield with eight points. The Gladiators (4-4) will have a chance to improve their performance Thursday when they play at…
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gazettepreps.com: Doherty forward has the right moves
Dylan Sisneros isnt’ afraid to show off his moves — whether it’s on the basketball court or the dance floor. As a 6-foot-5 power forward for Doherty, Sisneros doesn’t shy from physical contact. His 61 rebounds are most among Class 5A players and the junior leads the Spartans in blocked shots. Photo by MARIAH TAUGER, THE…
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Doherty power forward, dancer has all the right moves
Dylan Sisneros isn’t afraid to show off his moves — whether it’s on the basketball court or the dance floor. As a 6-foot-5 power forward for Doherty, Sisneros doesn’t shy from physical contact. His 61 rebounds are among the leaders for Class 5A players and the junior leads the Spartans in blocked shots. As a dancer…
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Palmer dominates Rampart to remain undefeated
The Palmer girls’ basketball team scored 17 straight points to open the game and never looked back in a dominating 72-30 home victory over 5A Metro League foe Rampart on Thursday night. “I couldn’t be happier,” Palmer coach Dave Shackelford said. “If we play like we did (Thursday), it’s so fun to watch.” Gina Fair’s…
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Tuesday’s highlights
GIRLS’ SWIMMING Harrison 112, Sierra 64At Sierra: In a meeting between two 4A Metro schools, the Panthers prevailed with the help of Joanna Arellano, who took first in the 200 and 400 freestyles and swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Doherty 119, Mitchell 57At Mitchell: Doherty’s Emmy Gradisar placed first in the…
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Saturday’s Highlights
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Colorado Springs School 87, Front Range Christian 39 At CSS: DeLovell Earls scored a school-record 40 points to lead his team to the Kodiac Classic championship. Earls went 18-for-25 from the field, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range. He also had 10 rebounds and three assists. Chris Dailey added 16 points and Ian Cullity 14. Liberty…