Tag: palmer ridge high school
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Palmer Ridge thrower Owen Twesme signs to Division I Montana State; 13 to compete at next level
Owen Twesme began throwing his freshman year at Palmer Ridge, but wishes he had started sooner. His analytical mind thrives on the technique involved with the sport, and he spends his free time watching YouTube videos of the world’s best shot putters. “He had no love for discus, just that giant cannonball,” Bears’ throws coach…
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Palmer Ridge thrower Owen Twesme signs to Division I Montana State; 13 to compete at next level
Owen Twesme began throwing his freshman year at Palmer Ridge, but wishes he had started sooner. His analytical mind thrives on the technique involved with the sport, and he spends his free time watching YouTube videos of the world’s best shot putters. “He had no love for discus, just that giant cannonball,” Bears’ throws coach…
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Student-painted murals unveiled at Palmer Ridge High School
Palmer Ridge High School recently celebrated the unveiling of two new student-painted murals, marking a colorful addition to campus. Both murals highlight school pride and student creativity. The murals, revealed during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, were created by students and funded largely through donations. Organizers said Creative Consortium contributed $5,000 and Girls on the Ridge donated…
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Palmer Ridge’s season ends with playoff loss
Palmer Ridge’s girls basketball season came to an end after a blowout loss at home to Pueblo East on March 4. The Eagles led from start to finish, leading by as many as 24 points in the third quarter on their way to a 57-36 win to advance to the 5A Great 8 at the…
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Air Academy girls’ basketball defense holds Palmer Ridge to nine points in first half, finishes strong for home win
Air Academy refused to lose to Palmer Ridge twice. After trailing by a game-high 12 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Bears cut the Kadets’ lead to three, but were still unable to overcome a scoreless second quarter to fall to the host Kadets 35-26. The game comes two weeks after league…
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Palmer Ridge girls manifest fourth-quarter comeback in rival Lewis-Palmer’s gym
The Palmer Ridge girls grew philosophical about what allowed them to maintain the high ground in Monument. Needing to overcome a five-point deficit at crosstown rival Lewis-Palmer going into the fourth quarter, the Bears took care of that and a lot more in firing past the Rangers for a 50-39 victory on Friday night in…
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Connors explodes for 30 as Palmer Ridge edges Lewis-Palmer
Lukas Pears was exhausted. Honestly, so was everyone else who witnessed this ear-splitting thriller. The 6-foor-8 Palmer Ridge junior stepped to the line with 6 seconds remaining in a tied game and hit the first of two shots. It stood as the game-winner as Lewis-Palmer’s attempt at an answer missed and the visiting Bears prevailed…
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Palmer Ridge football excited, ready for quarterfinal rematch with Broomfield
The photo for the Palmer Ridge football group chat is the score of last year’s quarterfinal loss to Broomfield. 32-23, the scoreboard reads in bright orange lights. That loss to the eventual 4A state champions has stuck with the No. 3 Bears since, and now they get a chance at revenge Saturday in a quarterfinal…
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District 38 college signees have an RMAC feel
The Tri-Lakes area has long been well represented in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. After national letter of intent signing day Wednesday, it’s clear that representation will continue. Nine School District 38 student-athletes signed to play at the next level. Four of those will be competing in the RMAC. That’s not surprising. The powerhouse NCAA…
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District 38 college signees have an RMAC feel
The Tri-Lakes area has long been well represented in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. After national letter of intent signing day Wednesday, it’s clear that representation will continue. Nine School District 38 student-athletes signed to play at the next level. Four of those will be competing in the RMAC. That’s not surprising. The powerhouse NCAA…