Author: Tim Taylor
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This week’s high school sports highlights
THIS WEEK’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS: GIRLS’ TENNISWhen Pine Creek hosts Palmer at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, the spotlight will be on the No. 1 singles clash between Palmer sophomore Adrianna Wojakowska, the 2008 Class 5A No. 2 singles state champion, and Eagles senior Ryann Warner (2-0), who won the Class 4A No. 2 singles state…
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Peak Perfomer: Rampart baseball’s Forrest
Rampart’s Robert Forrest has proven he can be as dangerous with a bat as he can with his arm. On Tuesday, the junior struck out seven while allowing three hits in an 18-4, 5-inning romp over Air Academy. Three days later, facing the Kadets again, he belted a 3-run homer in the seventh to lift…
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H.S. athlete of the week: Widefield sprinter Derek McAllister
The phrase “actions speak louder than words” might be the best way to sum up the track and field exploits of Widefield’s Derek McAllister, whom Gladiator coach Fred Marjerrison describes as “a pretty quiet kid, doesn’t say much, but he is a very tough competitor.” On Saturday, at the Pueblo Centennial Invitational, the soft-spoken senior…
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Peak Performer: Widefield sprinter Derek McAllister
The phrase “actions speak louder than words” might be the best way to sum up the track and field exploits of Widefield’s Derek McAllister, whom Gladiator coach Fred Marjerrison describes as “a pretty quiet kid, doesn’t say much, but he is a very tough competitor.” On Saturday, at the Pueblo Centennial Invitational, the soft-spoken senior…
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Peak Performer: Kyle Engelhardt, Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
Third-seeded Lewis-Palmer knocked off No. 2 seed Glenwood Springs and top seed Windsor last week to advance in the Class 4A boys’ basketball playoffs. Junior Kyle Engelhardt scored 23 points in each game to lead the Rangers (19-7) back to the state semifinals for the first time since 2001. They will meet Metro League rival…
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Peak Performer: Kyle Englehardt, Lewis-Palmer boys’ basketball
Third-seeded Lewis-Palmer knocked off No. 2 seed Glenwood Springs and top seed Windsor last week to advance in the Class 4A boys’ basketball playoffs. Junior Kyle Englehardt scored 23 points in each game to lead the Rangers (19-7) back to the state semifinals for the first time since 2001. They will meet Metro League rival…
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Peyton cruises
PEYTON • The Peyton boys’ basketball team was ready to roll out the hoses Friday night. The Panthers (20-2) had to withstand a third-quarter scoring barrage by visiting Sheridan before racking up an 83-61 Class 3A regional victory. The hosts bolted out to a 33-10 halftime lead, only to watch the Rams pour in 32…
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Peyton cruises despite Sheridan scoring tear
PEYTON • The Peyton boys’ basketball team was ready to roll out the hoses Friday night. The Panthers (20-2) had to withstand a third-quarter scoring barrage by visiting Sheridan before racking up an 83-61 Class 3A regional victory. The hosts bolted out to a 33-10 halftime lead, only to watch the Rams pour in 32…
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High school 4A, 5A track and field season previews
Kelby Dias is well-accustomed to clearing hurdles, but could face his biggest obstacle in May at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Sierra standout is hoping to become a three-time champion in the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300 intermediate hurdles, but will be competing with a target on his back. Dias…
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Lewis-Palmer looks like power in boys’ swimming
Does anyone have an extra anchor? That may be the only way Colorado Springs Metro League opponents, and many other teams around the state, might slow down the Lewis-Palmer boys’ swimming team. Class 4AThe Rangers are loaded with talent and depth – and riding the wave of a 33-meet CSML winning streak and three consecutive…