Author: Lorna Gutierrez
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Highlights from Thursday
BOYS’ BASKETBALLLiberty 64, Green River (Wyo). 46At Steamboat Springs: Wes McKenzie led the Lancers with 21 points in their victory at the Steamboat Springs tournament while teammate T.J. Holt added 13. Liberty will face Rock Canyon in the semifinals on Friday.Palmer 49, Eaglecrest 47At Palmer: With 17 seconds remaining, Brandon Deese hit a 3-pointer to…
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Boys’ basketball: Doherty offense dries up second half
The Doherty boys’ basketball team fell apart on offense in the second half, and Monarch took advantage for a 58-53 win in the semifinals of the Pikes Peak Tip Off Classic on Thursday night. “It was a good defensive game,” Doherty coach Dan McKiernan said. “We just stunk it up offensively.” Doherty held a 29-27…
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Girls’ basketball: Senior keys Palmer win
Sarah Safranek helped spark the Palmer girls’ basketball team to its second straight win to open the season Wednesday night. Safranek scored 14 points as the host Terrors won 60-44 over George Washington in the semifinals of the Pikes Peak Tip Off Classic. Check out a photo gallery from the game here. The senior scored…
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gazettepreps.com: Senior keys Palmer girls’ basketball to win
Sarah Safranek helped spark the Palmer girls’ basketball team to its second straight win to open the season Wednesday night. Safranek scored 14 points as the host Terrors won 60-44 over George Washington in the semifinals of the Pikes Peak Tip Off Classic. George Washington’s Jaynelle Johnson and Palmer’s Taylor Torres (24) scrambled for the…
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Class 4A state preview
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN (27-0, No. 1 seed) Coach: David Barkley Key players: Kendall Gaffney (senior, 210 digs, 192 kills), Natasha Ray (senior, 240 digs, 162 kills), Kayla Johnson (senior, 608 assists) Last state title: 2008 Key…
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Class 5A state preview
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PINE CREEK (23-3, No. 1 seed) Coach: Ashlynn Smith Key players: Nikki Glass (junior, 328 kills, 211 digs, 50 blocks, 20 aces), Allie Hoskins (senior, 363 digs, 40 aces), Lindsay Weaver (junior, 183 kills, 68…
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Gazette preps: Previews for state volleyball tournament
Pine Creek, Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs Christian earned No. 1 seeds for this weekend’s state volleyball tournament in Denver. Doherty, Lewis-Palmer and St. Mary’s also advanced to state and hope to make an impact of their own, starting Friday at Denver Coliseum. Pine Creek libero Allie Hoskins took part in practice Wednesday as the…
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Class 4A state preview
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN (27-0, No. 1 seed) Coach: David Barkley Key players: Kendall Gaffney (senior, 210 digs, 192 kills), Natasha Ray (senior, 240 digs, 162 kills), Kayla Johnson (senior, 608 assists) Last state title: 2008 Key to winning: Bringing your “A” game for five matches is a tough task for any team so the Indians want…
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Class 5A state preview
PINE CREEK (23-3, No. 1 seed) Coach: Ashlynn Smith Key players: Nikki Glass (junior, 328 kills, 211 digs, 50 blocks, 20 aces), Allie Hoskins (senior, 363 digs, 40 aces), Lindsay Weaver (junior, 183 kills, 68 blocks), Katherine Feldman (junior, 121 kills, 76 blocks) Last state title: None Key to winning: Teamwork, a quality that Smith…
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Class 3A state preview
COLORADO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (25-0, No. 1 seed) Coach: Mike Broekhuis Key players: Morgan Broekhuis (senior, 369 kills), Brianne Vande Griend (senior, 200 kills, 150 digs) Hannah Walker (senior, 451 assists, 55 aces) Last state title: 2008 Key to winning: The Lions, who have won five straight titles, will rely on their wealth of state…