Andrew Barlow reached new heights Thursday. That’s not uncommon at a state track meet, but the Monarch junior actually soared to new territory.
Fort Collins distance coach Chris Suppes knew his freshman phenom, Lauren Gregory, was in perfect position in the Class 5A 3,200-meter final on Thursday at Jeffco Stadium.
Ralston Valley, the No. 10 seed, didn’t care about the odds it faced. The Mustangs transformed from the long-shot to the dominant squad with an overpowering 3-0 quarterfinal upset of Rock Canyon at Shea Stadium.
Columbine sophomore Kelcey Cavarra described her game-winning goal Tuesday night as “fluky.”
Over the course of the past year, Jeffco Stadium has undergone a transformation. When the state track meet begins on Thursday, the facility will, in effect, cut the ribbon on a variety of new improvements.
A three-run walk-off home run by Josh Josh Bellatti gave Evergreen a district title Saturday afternoon. The Cougars beat Air Academy and Lewis-Palmer to advance.
The 5A boys lacrosse quarterfinal matchups at Regis Jesuit were decided on whether a team could shift into high gear or not.
It wasn’t an auspicious beginning to a trip that would prove hugely successful for Caliche. In fact, for coach J.P. Lambrecht it was cause for worry — but for his team, not so much.
Chaparral rode a wave of momentum Saturday to win the Class 5A District 3 baseball title and a berth into the eight-team double-elimination state tournament next week.
This season’s boys and girls state track and field meet runs May 15-17 at Jefferson County Stadium. Find heat sheets for the events inside.