Tag: softball
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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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Cheyenne Mountain softball’s Addison Gutschick steps up for team as lone pitcher this season, pitching every inning of every game
Addison Gutschick is the ultimate example of stepping up to the plate. As Cheyenne Mountain softball’s only pitcher this season, Gutschick has had 25 starts and 25 complete games for a total of 155 innings. She had 167 strikeouts and 2,725 pitches before the state tournament begins Friday. It’s rare to have one pitcher all…
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Gazette Preps rewind: TCA football, Pikes Peak Christian volleyball run up lengthy win streaks, Corinna Arellano earns career hit 150
14ners Brayden Moreno, Pine Creek, so., football – Although Moreno finished the night 5-of-9 passing against Chaparral, it was an effective five completions. Moreno threw for 126 yards and three touchdowns, both season highs, in the Eagles’ 50-25 win against the Wolverines. His .556 completion percentage also gave the sophomore a new season high, and…
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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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Widefield, TCA join state softball fray; four other Pikes Peak region teams conclude their seasons
Although Widefield lost its winning streak at regionals, the Gladiators remained poised. They finished 2-1 at 4A’s region 6 regional Saturday in Elizabeth to earn a spot in next week’s state playoffs in Aurora. Widefield was one of six Pikes Peak area schools in action Saturday and one of two teams to earn state berths…
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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 rewind: Coronado cross country impresses at league meet; Mesa Ridge softball ends regular season on hot streak
14ners Judah Rogers, Colorado Springs Christian, jr., boys soccer – Having a two-week break didn’t harm Rogers’ game. Rogers scored four of the Lions’ six goals in a 6-0 victory against Thomas MacLaren on Oct. 7 to give him 13 for the season. This is Rogers’ third multigoal game in 2025 and his second with…
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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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Old and new friendships, special bond fuel 18-3 Palmer Ridge softball to success this season
As the Palmer Ridge softball team shot confetti cannons on their home field Wednesday night, they weren’t just celebrating a 12-2 win over Cheyenne Mountain; they were celebrating each other. Wednesday was Senior Night for the Bears, who recognized five seniors in their last home game of the season. After Palmer Ridge created a 6-2…
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Old and new friendships, special bond fuel 18-3 Palmer Ridge softball to success this season
As the Palmer Ridge softball team shot confetti cannons on their home field Wednesday night, they weren’t just celebrating a 12-2 win over Cheyenne Mountain; they were celebrating each other. Wednesday was Senior Night for the Bears, who recognized five seniors in their last home game of the season. After Palmer Ridge created a 6-2…