Tag: Banning Lewis
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4A-1A Boys Basketball Peak Performer of the Year: Faith, family, friends and good coaching made Matthew Lebron a star
Matthew Lebron shares a name with the NBA’s “King” but moments of his high school career are more reminiscent of its “GOAT.” Banning Lewis boys basketball coach Wes McKenzie remembers game-planning against LeBron two years ago, when the latter played for James Irwin. Lebron said he was sick that day, but after drinking three Pedialytes,…
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Gazette Preps’ 4A-1A boys basketball Peak Performer all-area teams
Coach of the year: Wes McKenzie, Banning Lewis Prep Peak Performer: Matthew Lebron, Banning Lewis Prep First team Zander Muna, sr., Banning Lewis Prep Matthew Lebron, sr., Banning Lewis Prep Michael Perry, sr., Peyton Maximiliano Cota-Cordova, sr., Colorado Springs Christian Matty Dessalegn, sr., Vanguard Second team Wilson Grothe, so., The Classical Academy Jeremiah Starr, sr.,…
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Banning Lewis drops 3A semifinal contest to Forge Christian, will face St. Mary’s in third-fourth place game
DENVER – It’s difficult to get to the title game. It’s harder to win it all. Those words floated through Wes McKenzie’s head as the Banning Lewis coach prepared to enter the locker room Friday to speak to his Stallions. Banning Lewis had title expectations all season, but the horn that sounded after a 58-57…
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Banning Lewis boys secure 3A’s three seed, Evangel Christian Academy girls earn 1A’s No. 3 spot
The Colorado High School Activities Association released 4A-1A basketball brackets Sunday, and various area schools have clinched postseason berths in their respective classes. Banning Lewis Prep’s boys and Evangel Christian Academy’s girls secured the highest seeds from the recent bracket release, and both earned the three spot in their playoff. For 4A, the Great 8,…
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Gazette Preps 3A-1A football Peak Performers all-area teams
Coach of the Year: Justin Rich, The Classical Academy Peak Performer: Thomas Buckmiller, Coronado First team Offense Thomas Buckmiller, sr., Coronado Greg Moore, jr., Lewis-Palmer Jackson Schipfer, sr., The Classical Academy Lyrik Smith, sr., Coronado Collin Wolf, sr., Coronado Jordan Jones, sr., Banning Lewis Prep Ty’Sen Logan, sr., Lewis-Palmer Hayden Kenney, sr., The Classical Academy…
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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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Five Pikes Peak region boys basketball players to watch
Pikes Peak region boys basketball began play this week as area schools start the trek to state tournament. For the first time since 2014, no Pikes Peak region school qualified for the state title game in 2025. Falcon, last year’s No. 21 seed in 5A, lost in the semis and Mesa Ridge’s shot at three…
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Banning Lewis earns third consecutive win, defeats Woodland Park 27-13
Banning Lewis likes its dessert first. The Stallions enjoyed a first half filled with treats Friday at Woodland Park High School. Then, the white-hot Stallions opened their bag of tricks to secure a 27-13 victory at Woodland Park. Following an 0-2 start for the Stallions, they now have three consecutive wins. “This game is a…
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Gazette Preps’ 2025 football capsules
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The 2025 prep football season kicks off Thursday with Zero Week contests that will feature a handful of Pikes Peak region schools. Here are the capsules from area teams including outlooks on the season. Air Academy Coach: Waymond Jackson II 2024 record: 4-7 (Lost in…
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Colorado Springs annexation for 6,500-home subdivision narrowly passes
The Colorado Springs Planning Commission narrowly advanced the annexation and zoning plans for a roughly 1,900-acre development southeast of the city limits. The commission voted 4-3 Wednesday evening to recommend a series of annexations for the Karman Line development. The annexation will head to the City Council early next year for a final vote. The…