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Falcon girls win eighth straight, defeat Sierra 56-34; Sierra’s Burns ninth in state record books for all-time blocks
This is a different cast of Falcon players from the end of December. Since the calendar flipped to January, these Falcons have remained sharp, focused and locked in, especially at the free-throw line. The Falcons beat host Sierra 56-34 to balloon their win streak to eight in a row. And 23 of Falcon’s points came…
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Sierra, Mitchell boys basketball coaches work to return programs to prominence
When Sierra and Mitchell suit up for their upcoming boys basketball game, technically, nothing is on the line. The Stallions travel to Mitchell for their matchup with the Marauders on Thursday and both teams, who are 0-11 ahead of the game, will compete for their first win. Stallions coach CJ Jennings remembers when the programs…
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Harrison boys basketball routs Sierra; Stallion girls trounce Panthers in HSD2 rivalry
Harrison boys basketball will return to this chapter of its rivalry with Sierra for years to come. The Panthers opened their game at Sierra on a 20-3 run against the Stallions and never relented en route to a 65-21 win Saturday. This marks Harrison’s fourth victory in five tries against Sierra and their second consecutive…
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Five Pikes Peak region girls basketball players to watch this season
As the 2025-26 prep basketball season begins, many teams aim to right wrongs from the previous year. Last year marked the first time since 2022 that no area schools hoisted the state championship trophy to close the season. Air Academy finished as 5A’s runner-up and Colorado Springs Christian’s three-peat bid ended in the 3A semifinals.…
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Elijah Smith ‘confident’ ahead of UFC Fight Night bout against Toshiomi Kazama
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Elijah Smith balances on the line of cocky and humility like an aerial artist. The UFC bantamweight boasts an 8-1 record and a six-bout winning streak ahead of his fight Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC APEX against Toshiomi Kazama. But Smith’s opponent, nicknamed the…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Recapping this past week’s events
14ers Maddox Dee-Mortensen, sr., Doherty, boys basketball – Dee-Mortensen lit up Pueblo West on Jan. 21 and dropped 21 points on the Cyclones in a 74-51 victory. The Spartans senior remains on fire on offense for Doherty and scored a season-high 27 points in a 92-57 win against Rampart on Jan. 23. In his nine…
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Gazette Preps weekly rewind: Top performers and events from the past week
The post-winter break slate delivered several highlights and memorable contests from Pikes Peak region athletes. Here’s a recap of some of the events from the past week. 14ers Elijah Mack, sr., Doherty, boys basketball — Mack continues to pace the Spartans on offense and scored 47 points in two games last week. Mack poured in a…
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Gazette Preps lookahead: Previewing notable upcoming contests, outstanding recent performances
Compelling contests Girls basketball Air Academy at Pine Creek, 7 p.m. Friday One of the most anticipated games of the season features two 9-0 squads and area schools ranked No. 1 in their respective classes. Pine Creek ranks No. 1 in CHSAA’s 6A polls while Air Academy holds the top spot in 5A. Both schools…
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Henry Cejudo leads inductees at city’s sports Hall of Fame ceremony
Henry Cejudo requested that everyone raise their glasses Tuesday night. The four-time high school state wrestling champion, Olympic gold medalist and former UFC fly and bantamweight champion watched as the crowd obliged during the 24th annual Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, hosted by the Colorado Springs Sports Corp. As the audience at…
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Raquel Pennington to defend her bantamweight title against Julianna Peña
When Raquel Pennington won the UFC women’s bantamweight title in January, she briefly felt the pressure of everyone wanting a piece of the champ. As the Harrison alum ventures further into motherhood, though, Pennington recognizes her career is temporary. The family she’s created outside of UFC remains the focal point. “As an athlete, sometimes we…