Author: Tim Taylor
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This week’s peak performer: Nolan Glivar, Sand Creek
Whoever said opportunity only knocks once never met Nolan Glivar. The Sand Creek senior forward took advantage of numerous chances offered on the soccer field last week, scoring nine goals and adding five assists in three shutout wins. “I just did the finishing,” he said. “My teammates supplied the passing, and I just capitalized on…
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Prep peak performer: Tori Herzberg, F-FC softball
During the opening week of softball season, Tori Herzberg put on a show more suited for the postseason. The Fountain-Fort Carson junior was unhittable in two starts. Fountain-Fort Carson pitcher Tori Herzberg Photo by JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE FILE
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This week’s peak performer: Tori Herzberg, F-FC
During the opening week of softball season, Tori Herzberg put on a show more suited for the postseason. The Fountain-Fort Carson junior was unhittable, coming within a fielding error of throwing two perfect games. After not allowing a baserunner Tuesday in a 24-0 three-inning victory over Wasson, Herzberg no-hit Metro League rival Mesa Ridge on…
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Cross country season preview: TCA boys ready to defend title
Coach Alan Versaw boasts a talented team at The Classical Academy. The Titans won state in Class 3A last year and have three returnees who were in the top 20. In 5A, Coronado brings back six of its top seven runners from a third-place team. Defending 4A state champion Falcon must rebuild, opening the door for Widefield and Lewis-Palmer, which…
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Cross country season preview: Clash with the Titans at your own risk
As good as The Classical Academy girls’ cross country team is, even the Titans won’t be able to outrun the attention focused on them this fall. With an opportunity to tie the record for consecutive state championships and their top runner seeking her third straight individual crown, coach Alan Versaw’s team will find it virtually…
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HS cross country preview: Clash with Titans at own risk
As good as The Classical Academy girls’ cross country team is, even the Titans won’t be able to outrun the attention focused on them this fall. With Kaitlin Hanenburg, right, and Shelby Stableford out front, The Classical Academy is favored to win its seventh straight Class 3A state title. Photo by JUSTIN EDMONDS, THE GAZETTE
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Boys soccer teams look to make some noise in 2009
Classes 5A and 3A look to have the area’s top boys’ soccer state title hopefuls, while strong Cheyenne Mountain and Lewis-Palmer programs lead the area in 4A. One of the big school teams hoping to fare well is 5A Liberty. The Lancers started 2008 0-4-1, but finished 9-5-3, winning the 5A Colorado Springs Metro League…
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H.S. football A 6-man preview: Edison hopes to light up rivals
Southern Colorado 6-Man football is struggling after one school dropped its program. But one area team looks headed in the other direction. Edison, entering its third season, could be playoff bound. The Eagles (3-5 in 2008) are hoping to be one of two teams representing the South Conference in the state playoffs. They look to…
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H.S. football A 11-man preview: New man at Calhan has plan
It must have seemed like an eternity since Calhan football faithful witnessed their Bulldogs participating in the state playoffs, let alone win a postseason game. Calhan made it from 2003 to 2005, but it wasn’t until last season’s 50-14 drubbing of Ignacio in the opening round that the Bulldogs could finally boast a victory. This…