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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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State cross country notebook: Aiden Le Roux misses finale, Palmer Ridge freshman Addison Michalak earns third
Cheyenne Mountain’s Aiden Le Roux, 2024 Gatorade athlete of the year, misses state Last year’s 4A boys state champion did not compete Saturday due to an ongoing injury. Le Roux raced once this season at the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede Pre-State meet at Norris Penrose Event Center on Aug. 22 where he placed second. The Northern Arizona…
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Palmer Ridge softball’s historic season comes to an end in extra-inning thriller at state semis
AURORA – Holy Family softball pitcher Emmaline Humphreys didn’t appear to have the joy of a player who had led her team to the 4A state final in the immediate aftermath of Saturday morning’s semifinal at Aurora Sports Park. Instead, she was speaking to a pair of coaches, seemingly decompressing from the tension of the…
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Palmer Ridge softball advances to 4A semifinals after two victories in Aurora
AURORA – Never a dull moment with this Palmer Ridge softball squad. Seldom a doubt either. The Bears didn’t know when their 10.7 runs per game would materialize in the first round and quarterfinals Friday, but rest assured, Palmer Ridge players understood they’d come. Palmer Ridge used a five-run fourth inning in a 9-7 victory…
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Palmer Ridge softball advances to 4A semifinals after two victories in Aurora
AURORA – Never a dull moment with this Palmer Ridge softball squad. Seldom a doubt either. The Bears didn’t know when their 10.7 runs per game would materialize in the first round and quarterfinals Friday, but rest assured, Palmer Ridge players understood they’d come. Palmer Ridge used a five-run fourth inning in a 9-7 victory…
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State softball: Palmer Ridge, Cheyenne Mountain, Air Academy, Widefield, TCA prep for final tournament
Just two days remain in the prep softball season with one task for each team: capture the state title. Five Pikes Peak region schools advanced to the state tournament, which begins Friday at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora. Palmer Ridge, Cheyenne Mountain, Air Academy and Widefield all hope to reach the 4A finale. In 3A,…
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Palmer Ridge, Cheyenne Mountain, Air Academy punch tickets to state softball tournament
The chariot to Aurora Sports Park awaits three area schools following Friday’s first day of softball regionals. Palmer Ridge, Cheyenne Mountain and Air Academy each finished with two wins Friday and advanced to the 4A state softball tournament Oct. 24-25 in Aurora. All three teams hosted a regional and Palmer Ridge displayed why it earned…
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Gazette Preps fast forward: Palmer Ridge, Vista Ridge clash in high-profile gridiron matchup; CSML–South league rivals prep for critical boys soccer match
Postseason and playoff action are underway throughout the state with teams and athletes battling to continue their seasons or to compete for state titles. Regular-season matchups will also proceed in a handful of sports including a lengthy road winning streak at stake on the gridiron. Below are a few contests of interest happening this week.…
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Palmer Ridge earns 4A’s No. 2 seed as 11 Pikes Peak teams qualify for regional softball tournament
Postseason softball is here and a bevy of Pikes Peak region teams will compete Friday and Saturday for spots at next week’s state tournament at Aurora Sports Park on Oct. 24-25. This year, 11 teams qualified for the regional tournament and Palmer Ridge earned 4A’s No. 2 seed after an 19-4 regular season. Six of…
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Palmer Ridge shows versatility as Bears rush past Mesa Ridge in Kodiak Klash
Palmer Ridge football’s mascot is the Bear. But on Friday night against the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies, the Bears were more like chameleons, adapting to whatever situation the hosts threw at them. Palmer Ridge scored three rushing touchdowns en route to a 35-7 win at C.A. Foster Stadium, improving to 5-0. Bears junior quarterback Knox Tinlin…