Author: MARISSA KRAUS
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Peak Performer: Pine Creek tennis freshman Advait Jadhav’s winning mindset powers him to near undefeated season, first state tournament
Tennis is a mental game as much as physical, and Advait Jadhav has embraced that ahead of his first state appearance. After an 11-2 season and cruising through regionals, Jadhav will be making his first state tournament appearance Thursday when he faces Mountain Vista’s Josh Hoefs in No. 2 singles at Denver Tennis Park. The…
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Despite slow first half, Air Academy football shuts out Liberty 24-0 for back-to-back years
It was Liberty’s home turf, but Air Academy came in like they owned the place. After a sluggish start, Air Academy entered the second half with a different mindset to shut out the Lancers 24-0 on the road Saturday afternoon. It was the Kadets’ second consecutive shutout over the Lancers after a 14-0 drubbing last…
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Pikes Peak Christian volleyball continues its dominant season with 3-0 sweep over fellow 1A powerhouse The Colorado Springs School
Domination was the word of the day for Pikes Peak Christian volleyball Thursday night as it took on 1A rival The Colorado Springs School in front of a home crowd. The schools have a long history with the Kodiaks previously dominating the matchup. So Thursday’s contest, which was also the Eagles’ homecoming match, held extra…
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Old and new friendships, special bond fuel Palmer Ridge softball to success this season
As the Palmer Ridge softball team shot confetti cannons on their home field Oct. 11, they weren’t just celebrating a 12-2 win over Cheyenne Mountain; they were celebrating each other. That Wednesday was Senior Night for the Bears, who recognized five seniors in their last home game of the season. After Palmer Ridge created a…
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Old and new friendships, special bond fuel 18-3 Palmer Ridge softball to success this season
As the Palmer Ridge softball team shot confetti cannons on their home field Wednesday night, they weren’t just celebrating a 12-2 win over Cheyenne Mountain; they were celebrating each other. Wednesday was Senior Night for the Bears, who recognized five seniors in their last home game of the season. After Palmer Ridge created a 6-2…
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Old and new friendships, special bond fuel 18-3 Palmer Ridge softball to success this season
As the Palmer Ridge softball team shot confetti cannons on their home field Wednesday night, they weren’t just celebrating a 12-2 win over Cheyenne Mountain; they were celebrating each other. Wednesday was Senior Night for the Bears, who recognized five seniors in their last home game of the season. After Palmer Ridge created a 6-2…
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Peak Performer: Fountain-Fort Carson running back Da’Kari Releford Jr. continues school’s tradition of dominant running backs
Da’Kari Releford Jr.’s father gave the younger Releford the nickname “The Flash” when he was a kid. “He was always running around and has been super fast his whole life,” the senior Releford said. Releford, who now goes by “D.K.” has embodied “The Flash” nickname as a starting running back for Fountain-Fort Carson, a coveted…
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Switchbacks defeat San Antonio FC at Weidner Field for first time in six years to end three-game losing skid
It took one goal by Switchbacks forward Juan Tejada in the final game of a three-game homestand to defeat San Antonio for the first time since 2019. Before Saturday, San Antonio was unbeaten against Colorado Springs in the last 15 matchups, including 14 matches across in the regular season and playoffs, and 12 regular season…
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Unity of a rebuilding Fountain-Fort Carson soccer team helps the Trojans snap a seven-game losing streak to Vista Ridge
History was made Thursday night on the pitch at Vista Ridge High School, but not for the home team. Fountain-Fort Carson spoiled the Wolves senior night with a 3-2 win over the to snap a seven-game losing streak. Fountain-Fort Carson last beat Vista Ridge in 2011 and fell to the Wolves 3-2 in their last…
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Despite aggressive Falcon defense, TCA soccer tops Falcon in competitive league rivalry game
Boys soccer conference rivals The Classical Academy and Falcon look forward to facing off every year, and this matchup was no different. While last year’s contest saw TCA score seven times and shut out Falcon, Wednesday was a much tighter contest between the Colorado Springs Metro North opponents. After a scoreless first half, the Titans’…