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Discovery Canyon claims 5A regional volleyball title; Rampart, CSCS advance to state tourney
For the fourth time in five seasons, Discovery Canyon earned its region’s crown. The Thunder dispatched No. 20 Fountain-Fort Carson in straight sets (25-13, 25-11, 25-15) in the opening match at home Saturday and eliminated No. 12 Cherry Creek in four (25-21, 27-29, 28-26, 25-16) to secure the 5A Region 5 title. Thunder coach Mallory…
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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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Gazette Preps’ National Signing Day list
Below is a list of athletes who signed or will sign to play sports in college. Please reach out to marcus.hill@gazettedev.gazette.com if any updates need to be made or if names need to be added. Name, current school, college, sport(s) Division I Alexa Queen, Fountain-Fort Carson, Duke, track and field Justyn Jordan, Fountain-Fort Carson, Idaho…
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Gazette Preps 5A-4A football Peak Performer: Fountain-Fort Carson’s DaKari Releford finds building blocks to breakthrough junior season
DaKari Releford’s excellence began before he ever touched a football field. The Fountain-Fort Carson running back recently completed an astounding junior campaign where he gained 1,607 yards on 207 carries with 20 touchdowns, all career-best marks. He also set a new career high rushing the ball twice this year and reached the end zone in…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Tight games, PLOC and COS Metro wrestling tournament highlight week in preps
Last weekend’s annual Colorado Springs Metro Wrestling Championships crowned nearly 30 champions at Fountain-Fort Carson’s Trojan Arena. Numerous athletes dominated on the mat and hope to keep that momentum as regionals and state approach. The Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic saw Lewis-Palmer advance to the hockey finals and vie for the title in the annual spectacle.…
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Pine Creek’s stingy defense, big third quarter leads to 14-7 win over Fountain-Fort Carson
Not every word Trevor Hudson used to describe Pine Creek’s defensive performance is allowed in The Gazette. But the Eagles coach found a suitable description for his team’s effort Friday night at District 20 Stadium against a hot Fountain-Fort Carson team. “Y’all played your butts off.,” Hudson said after the Eagles’ 14-7 victory against the…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Doherty flag football beats state runners-up; Cheyenne Mountain football still unbeaten
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 14ners Stats and information prior to Tuesday’s contests DJ Gerber, Vanguard, sr., boys soccer – When Gerber scores goals, they come in bunches and Sand Creek learned that last week. Gerber netted a career-high four goals in a 7-1 victory over the Scorpions last Tuesday…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Woodland Park shines on the gridiron, Discovery Canyon, Pine Creek survive close games
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 14ners Taytum Soppe-Cope, Palmer, sr., girls volleyball – The Terrors logged nearly as many aces (24) as they did kills (25) in their matchup against Sierra and Soppe-Cope led that charge. In Palmer’s sweep of the Stallions, Soppe-Cope earned a career-high seven aces and had…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Woodland Park shines on the gridiron, Discovery Canyon, Pine Creek survive close games
14ners Taytum Soppe-Cope, Palmer, sr., girls volleyball – The Terrors logged nearly as many aces (24) as they did kills (25) in their matchup against Sierra and Soppe-Cope led that charge. In Palmer’s sweep of the Stallions, Soppe-Cope earned a career-high seven aces and had a 92.3 serving percentage. In 2024, Soppe-Cope hit just one…
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Palmer cherishing inaugural flag football season; CSCS wins road opener
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the final horn sounded Thursday evening at Garry Berry Stadium and Palmer players returned to their sideline, coaches greeted their athletes with encouragement. Palmer players high-fived and remained positive despite the outcome, an 8-0 loss to Colorado Springs Christian. They huddled when their coach…