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Gazette Preps rewind: Tight baseball, soccer contests highlight week in prep sports
Several athletes created cherished memories during last week’s slate of contests. Doherty’s baseball team withstood a lengthy lightning delay to sink Fountain-Fort Carson to defeat the Trojans 12-3 on April 9. Check out Marissa Kraus’ recap on their contest. Also, the Battle for Monument delivered another classic, this time on the diamond. Here are some…
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Doherty boys basketball edges rival Fountain-Fort Carson in high-intensity thriller
Doherty and Fountain-Fort Carson’s basketball game Wednesday was everything a rivalry should be. A back-and-forth contest with hard drives to the basket, hustle plays in transition, big 3-pointers, animated coaches, and even the occasional tense moments where players had to be separated. Wednesday’s was the kind of game that stings to lose and is euphoric…
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Valerie Johnson, Haleigh Washington, Ben Garland and Mitchell football, more honored at 25th Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame
25 years is a long time. Former Mitchell Marauder running back Jerry Scott has been waiting for his number to be called for even longer. On Tuesday, Scott and the rest of the state champion 1975 Mitchell football team were enshrined in Colorado Springs sports history and the 25th Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame…
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TCA flag football headed back to semis after dominant weekend
And then there was one … again. The Classical Academy is the last flag football team standing and its high-octane offense toppled two opponents en route to the Titans’ second consecutive 4A flag football semifinals with a pair of wins Saturday. The Titans, the No. 1 seed, won their second round game 34-0 over No.…
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Doherty’s belief conquers Legacy as girls flag football earns first playoff win
Doherty flag football coach Rodney Pierson couldn’t have chosen a better code word for the Spartans’ 5A state playoff game against Legacy on Wednesday. Believe. Up by less than a touchdown to begin the second half, Doherty junior quarterback Nelah Thompson threw an interception, ending a promising drive. Thompson kept on believing and hit senior…
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The Classical Academy nabs 4A’s top seed ahead of flag football playoffs
The road to Trailblazer Stadium begins this week. Colorado High School Activities Association released flag football playoff brackets Sunday morning with five area schools qualifying for the postseason, which starts Tuesday with first-round contests. Doherty is the only 5A team to qualify while The Classical Academy, Air Academy, Vista Ridge and first-year team Palmer earned…
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Cheyenne Mountain routs Doherty football 41-6, improves to 5-0 for first time since 2021
Jay Saravis boasts three decades of coaching experience with multiple stops in New York and Colorado. Over those 31 years, the Cheyenne Mountain football coach said he’s witnessed three players the caliber of Mason Godshall. The Red-Tailed Hawks’ sophomore started varsity as a freshman and has showed out as a sophomore, especially Friday night against…
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CHSAA Media Day notebook: Champions focused on repeat bids despite losing seniors
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Cheyenne Mountain has a lengthy history of being competitive at the cross country state meet, and the Red-Tailed Hawks don’t plan to change that in 2025 despite losing a chunk of runners. “That’s just how high school is,” 4A reigning champion Aiden Le Roux…
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Gazette Preps lookahead: Previewing this week’s notable contests
Snow put a damper on a handful of games recently, but next week’s slate will provide prep sports lovers with a serving of tremendous competition. Here is a look at upcoming events this week. Compelling contests Boys basketball Doherty at Liberty, 7 p.m. Wednesday In their previous eight meetings with the Lancers, the Spartans hold…
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Wrestling community combines to finish COS Metro Wrestling Championship
Katey Valdez walked around Trojan Arena with a tiara sparkling on her head after earning her COS Metro Wrestling Championship title at 105 pounds. The Doherty senior became the first girls wrestler to earn three Metro titles and won Most Outstanding Girls wrestler at the tournament. It’s one of the numerous moments from Monday’s finals…