Tag: 3a
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The Classical Academy girls collect third consecutive state title, boys finish as 3A runners-up; Peyton wins 2A boys championship
LAKEWOOD – The Classical Academy not only looked like champions with their plaques, but the Titans sounded the part as well. As TCA athletes navigated through the swarm of teams at Jeffco Stadium on Saturday during trophy presentations, copious amounts of clanging filled the air as Titan competitors wore their numerous medals collected throughout the…
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Manitou Springs’ Mackinzy Wall wins 3A girls discus, sets state record
LAKEWOOD – As Mackinzy Wall watched her discus soar through the air at Jeffco Stadium, she recognized it was a strong throw. But Wall didn’t think it would shatter a record. When the discus landed in the grass and staff measured the Manitou Springs senior’s heave, it surprised her. The board Thursday at the discus…
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Banning Lewis Prep boys basketball routs Peyton in battle of 3A’s top 6 teams
OK, it makes sense now. Banning Lewis Prep’s boys basketball team continues to post unbelievable numbers, but one game is all that’s required to understand this team’s potency. The scary part about the Stallions? Their coach doesn’t feel they’ve played their best ball. After Banning Lewis routed Peyton 73-52 at home Tuesday night, Stallions coach…
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Discovery Canyon girls swimming and diving defeats Cheyenne Mountain in battle of champions
Discovery Canyon girls swimming already won the proverbial war, but it also sought victory in the final battle. As Wednesday’s competition between Discovery Canyon, last year’s 3A state champions and Cheyenne Mountain, owners of the 2025 4A title, approached its conclusion, the Thunder and Red-Tailed Hawks each had one 400-yard freestyle relay team left in…
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Discovery Canyon girls swimming and diving defeats Cheyenne Mountain in battle of champions
Discovery Canyon girls swimming already won the proverbial war, but it also sought victory in the final battle. As the Jan. 7 competition between Discovery Canyon, last year’s 3A state champions, and Cheyenne Mountain, owners of the 2025 4A title, approached its conclusion, the Thunder and Red-Tailed Hawks each had one 400-yard freestyle relay team…
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Palmer Ridge vs. Dakota Ridge: How both teams stack up ahead of 4A state football championship
Palmer Ridge’s battle for 4A perfection is one game away. The Bears head to Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium for their 1:30 p.m. Saturday showdown with top-seeded Dakota Ridge and both teams are at 13-0 heading into the championship game. Palmer Ridge, the No. 3 seed, looks to decorate its school’s trophy case with a…
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Palmer Ridge football players, coaches thankful for Thanksgiving practice, return to semifinals
Palmer Ridge football gained perspective to conclude the 2024 campaign. The Bears will return to the semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday as No. 3 Palmer Ridge travels to No. 2 Montrose for the penultimate weekend of the season. But last season marked the first time in three years the Bears (12-0) missed the 4A…
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State girls volleyball notebook: Village suffers first-ever loss at 3A state tournament; Rampart falls in 5A third round, title hopes remain alive
DENVER – Some losses offer the chance to learn lessons, and Shannon Baker felt Village’s third round defeat Friday was a chance to reset. The Mountaineers coach composed demeanor remained after No. 12 Village lost in four sets to 3A’s top seed Alamosa 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-11 at Denver Coliseum at the state girls volleyball…
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Prep football: Playoffs begin this week with TCA battling for repeat, Palmer Ridge aiming for undefeated year
The pursuit of the golden plaque begins this week. Colorado High School Activities Association released playoff brackets Sunday with nearly 10 Pikes Peak region teams making the postseason cut. Schools will compete to advance to the state finals which, for 6-man, 8-man, 1A and 2A, will take place at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Thunderbowl Stadium…
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Star transfer Kinley Asp, Air Academy players ready to claim spot atop 5A girls basketball
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nothing looks out of place for Kinley Asp to start the basketball season. Asp’s jump shot looks fluid and her defense hasn’t wavered in the offseason. During a defensive drill where athletes needed to keep three players from scoring, Asp forced two turnovers and blocked…