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All-Area boys track and field: MV’s Bennett Feldenkirchen, BHS’ Jayden Nohr named RH athletes of the year
Similar to Jayden Nohr’s thoughts heading into his first high school football season, the freshman proved unsure of where to set his expectations ahead of the jumper’s introductory track and field campaign. Though he didn’t possess a precise picture of what doing so would entail, Nohr simply hoped he could find a way to chip in and contribute here or there when needed.
All-Area girls track and field: Thompson Valley’s Avry Kennison, Loveland’s Kajsa Borrman named RH athletes of the year
Thompson Valley sprinter Avry Kennison could have chalked up her results at the 2021 4A track and field championships to an off-afternoon and flushed what she considered a disappointing performance. However, instead of simply moving on after placing no better than fifth in either of her two individual finals, Kennison clung tight to the deflating memory of coming up short when aspiring for her first-career state title.
Potent power guides Riley Suarez through season-opening slump to all-area baseball player of the year status
Even for baseball’s most dependable hitters, slumps prove inevitable. Seeing light at the end of the tunnel or grass at the end of one’s swing can become increasingly difficult as a hitless doubleheader extends into an ineffective week, into a rough fortnight at the dish. And so on and so forth. Still, regardless of the duration, it sure feels nice to get that cold spell out of the way sooner rather than later. Just ask Thompson Valley sophomore Riley Suarez.
All-area boys lacrosse: RCS freshman Zander Adfield claims player of the year honors
Lacrosse doesn’t merely represent a hobby Zander Adfield plays to pass the time or fill his schedule. Though athletes curious to try something new occupied a significant portion of coach Dom Alfieri’s roster during RCS’ inaugural season as a sanctioned program, Adfield’s circumstance differed drastically. When becoming a Cougar ahead of 2022’s campaign, the freshman had already lived and breathed the stuff for years.
Katelyn Lehigh claims second consecutive all-area girls golfer of the year award
If thrown into Katelyn Lehigh’s shoes after 27 holes of last week’s Class 5A state championships, doubt would begin governing the minds of many golfers. Nonetheless, even when trailing by three strokes with just nine holes left, Lehigh never believed her chances of grabbing consecutive state titles were slipping away. That’s because, whether enjoying a comfortable lead, clinging to a modest edge, or facing a significant deficit, no circumstance impacts the star’s exemplary poise.
All-area girls soccer: Ellie Potkonjak orchestrates riveting reboot of RCS girls soccer program
Following two seasons away from the sport, Resurrection Christian received CHSAA’s green light to reboot its girls soccer program with 2022’s campaign just a few months away. In light of a vastly inexperienced roster, not even RCS’ most optimistic staffers or positive-minded players anticipated the Cougars producing substantial success right off the bat.
Loveland’s Chase Giandinoto, TVHS’ Joe Smack lead all-area boys swim team
Specializing in a select few events is perfectly fine. Heck, there certainly isn’t anything wrong with devoting one’s focus to a singular race, either. For the most part, the amount a swimmer wishes to jump in the pool is simply a matter of personal preference. But if the Colorado High School Activities Association is going to offer eight different events, why not take a crack at each one?
All-American Aidan Carr leads RH girls lacrosse as area player of the year
When an athlete performs as well as Aidan Carr did last season, the question of whether that player can maintain dominance doesn’t often come to mind first. Rather, after thriving across the board to a distinguished degree, it’s common to ponder how one could possibly raise their ceiling even higher moving forward. Doing so isn’t easy.
David Roddy to remain in NBA draft, spelling a conclusion to the star’s CSU career Original
FORT COLLINS –– Once the Colorado State men’s basketball team’s brief NCAA Tournament run concluded in March, there were times when it appeared David Roddy was leaning toward returning to CSU for his final hurrah. Namely, during the Rams’ post-March Madness press conference in Indianapolis, suggestive phrases such as how he “can’t wait to get back together in the offseason” slipped out of the All-American’s mouth. However, things change.
Katelyn Lehigh roars back to claim second-consecutive 5A state girls golf title
As a lights-out juggernaut on the links, Katelyn Lehigh rarely finds herself down in the count. Loveland’s senior superstar commenced the 2022 Class 5A state tournament having won 92% of her official high school events as an upperclassman. However, Wednesday’s situation proved unfamiliar as Lehigh entered the final round of state at Olde Course with her back pinned against the wall.
While eying consecutive titles, Loveland girls golf sits in second place after first day of 5A state
Constituting one of Loveland’s eight regular-season victories, coach Bill Stephens’ girls golf squad placed first out of 14 teams during April 27’s invitational at Olde Course. After utilizing said location to tweak their games all year long, the Red Wolves eventually enjoyed a notably encouraging practice round at the same course on Monday upon preparing for the Class 5A state tournament.
Resurrection Christian, Berthoud girls golf teams hold their own at first day of 3A state
BROOMFIELD –– After battling one another atop the leaderboard throughout last week’s regional tournament, both Resurrection Christian and Berthoud made their presence known during the opening round of the 2022 Class 3A girls golf state tournament. On Tuesday, the Cougars concluded their 18 holes at Broomfield’s Broadlands Golf Course in fifth place collectively (64-over-par), while the Spartans sit close by in seventh place as a team heading into Wednesday’s final round (69-over).
Resurrection Christian baseball eliminated from 3A state after Lutheran’s offense explodes late
GREELEY –– A nightmarish final few frames forced what felt like a premature elimination from 2022’s Class 3A state tournament for the Resurrection Christian baseball program on Saturday afternoon. Despite planting themselves in the driver’s seat early while cruising into the sixth inning owning a 4-1 edge over No. 3 Lutheran, the No. 5 Cougars saw their seemingly comfortable lead evaporate as the Lions roared back to steal an 8-4 victory.
Sterling rallies to conquer Resurrection Christian in first round of 3A state baseball tournament
GREELEY –– Resurrection Christian junior Carter Evans had himself a nearly historic afternoon at the dish within an early ambush from the Cougars’ bats Friday. Senior right-hander Brady Flood cruised through three-plus innings on the hill for coach Mike Magaro’s squad at University High School. Simply put, the first half of No. 5 seed RCS’ Class 3A state tournament first-round contest against No. 4 Sterling went about as well as anyone in the Cougars’ dugout could have requested.
Kick times and broadcast assignments announced for CSU football’s 2022 schedule Original
FORT COLLINS –– The Mountain West announced its 2022 football national television package on Thursday afternoon as the majority of Colorado State’s kick times and broadcast assignments became known. CSU will commence the Jay Norvell era with its first of several guaranteed nationally televised contests upon traveling to the Big House to face Michigan on ABC at 10 a.m. MT (Sept. 3).
All-Area girls tennis: Loveland’s Beilynn Geiss wins third-career RH player of the year award
When joining a high school squad as a freshman, planting one’s feet on the ground usually constitutes a gradual process upon growing accustomed to the prep level. Hence, acquiring a sense of what the future holds for newcomers typically requires at least a handful of matches, if not an entire season. However, the situation for Beilynn Geiss certainly differed back in 2019.
Regional girls golf roundup: Three local squads qualify for state championships
Despite rugged course conditions following last weekend’s snowstorm, the Loveland girls golf team manufactured its fifth-consecutive regional title on Monday at Englewood’s Broken Tee Golf Course. Edging out Valor Christian by nine strokes, the Red Wolves posted a collective score of 247 en route to hoisting 2022’s Class 5A Girls Western Regional trophy. “Maintenance couldn’t get out and do any mowing, so the course was long and thick and wet,” LHS coach Bill Stephens said.
Resurrection Christian baseball stands alone as local participant at state
The Resurrection Christian baseball team defied unlikely odds when punching its ticket to the 2022 Class 3A state tournament in underdog fashion. First-year head coach Mike Magaro’s Cougars entered Sunday’s 3A Region 4 single-elimination tournament as the classification’s No. 12 seed before rattling off two victories in as many attempts to produce their first state appearance since reaching 2019’s title game.
RCS freshman Jackson Fagerlin caps brilliant campaign with 3A 1,600-meter title
LAKEWOOD –– Some distance runners save their kick for the final 100-or-so meters of most races. Others begin emptying the tank practically as the bell rings for an event’s final laps. The particular strategy an athlete leans toward doesn’t necessarily matter. Both can pay dividends. Rather, the primary keys for a runner relates to trusting in his kick and utilizing the approach that works best for him –– which can be easier said than done in the heat of the moment.
Versatile BHS girls track and field squad seizes third-place state finish
LAKEWOOD –– With so many moving parts and different events to manage, rapidly shifting the trajectory of a track and field program can prove quite difficult, or even impossible for many schools. But it isn’t as if doing so represents an unattainable task. Just ask the Berthoud Spartans girls.
Despite gritty battle, crucial injury spells demise for TV girls lacrosse in 4A state championship
DENVER –– Though relatively slow starts have transpired more often than not throughout the 2022 Class 4A postseason, the Thompson Valley girls lacrosse team has seamlessly demonstrated its ability to grind from behind. When hosting a second-round game, Kaila Stassi’s squad found itself trailing on two occasions en route to seizing a six-goal victory.
Locals arrive to second day of state track poised to excel following postponement
LAKEWOOD –– Though the postponement of the second day of the state track and field championships Friday gave athletes plenty of time to freshen up physically for the remaining stages of the event at Jeffco Stadium, the overall crummy weather forced a tricky mental adjustment for all 2022 participants. Runners, throwers and jumpers went to bed after Thursday’s initial session unaware of when they’d compete next in Lakewood.
Friday’s state track and field championships postponed amid inclement weather
The Colorado High School Activities Association postponed Friday’s state track and field championships due to inclement weather. With heavy rain and snow on the horizon, CHSAA made the call to defer the second session of the three-day event early Friday morning. CHSAA has yet to announce its plans to complete the remaining action at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood.
Berthoud girls 3,200-meter relay snatches second-consecutive 3A state title
LAKEWOOD –– When the Berthoud girls 3,200-meter relay quartet proved victorious during the 2021 state track and field championships, it didn’t take long for the foursome to begin pondering its chances of claiming consecutive titles. With two juniors and freshmen apiece comprising last year’s relay, those prospects immediately materialized as promising in light of returning all four legs when the 2022 campaign rolled around.
Loveland senior Kajsa Borrman claims third 5A state discus title
LAKEWOOD –– Kajsa Borrman traveled to the Class 5A track and field championships with a pair of state discus titles already under her belt. Still, it wasn’t as if the Loveland senior waltzed into Jeffco Stadium expecting a cakewalk through Thursday’s finals. In fact, compared to prior events in Lakewood, the future Colorado State University thrower actually felt more pressure when preparing to heave the disc with a third career 5A gold medal at stake.
Thompson Valley girls lacrosse marches into program’s first-ever 4A championship
ENGLEWOOD –– For the second consecutive season, Thompson Valley furnished an opportunity to reach the girls lacrosse championship match when venturing into Class 4A’s semifinals. Only this time around, after hanging the program’s first-ever Final Four banner in 2021, the Eagles weren’t merely happy to be there.
Mountain View baseball in wait-and-see mode ahead of Wednesday’s regional reveal
Maintaining a neutral mindset over the next 48 hours will prove crucial for the Mountain View baseball team following Monday’s 15-1 defeat versus Severance. Coach Brian Smela’s Mountain Lions entered the 2022 spring regular-season finale boasting a 12-10 record while tied for fourth place in the competitive Class 4A Longs Peak League (4-7) amid a solid campaign.
Loveland senior Beilynn Geiss captures 4A state girls tennis title at No. 1 singles
PUEBLO –– Beilynn Geiss won’t lie. Though Loveland girls tennis’ No. 1 singles sensation boasts a fully loaded arsenal of experience alongside an overpowering skill set, she felt substantial pressure begin to take shape when hitting the court for Saturday’s Class 4A championship match. With an opportunity to snatch her first state title before graduating LHS, the intensity proved legitimate at Pueblo City Park. But rather than shying away from the scenario, Geiss embraced Saturday’s stakes.
Pair of locals place top 10 at 4A state diving championship
THORNTON –– Joe Smack didn’t quite furnish the triumphant results he aspired for when traveling to the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center for the 2022 Class 4A state swimming and diving championships. Nevertheless, Thompson Valley’s senior diver undoubtedly walks away from Thornton and his prolific high school diving career with plenty to hang his hat on. “He showed why he was ranked No. 1 all the way up to finals,” TV head coach Trevor Ten Brink said on Friday. “He had some pretty brilliant dives.
Aidan Carr carries TV girls lacrosse to second-round playoff victory over Roaring Fork
Upon entering 2022’s 4A state playoffs as the No. 2 seed, the Thompson Valley girls lacrosse team undeniably surfaces as legitimate title contenders just one season following the program’s first-ever Final Four appearance. The Eagles’ ability to preserve last year’s historic prosperity –– and perhaps surpass it a few weeks down the road –– isn’t simply a product of a select handful of contributors regularly carrying coach Kaila Stassi’s squad.
CSU men’s basketball adds sharp-shooting guard Josiah Strong through the transfer portal Original
FORT COLLINS –– The Colorado State men’s basketball program acquired one of the most efficient shooters inside the transfer portal when former Illinois State guard Josiah Strong committed to the Rams on Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Minnesota native will travel to Fort Collins as an immediately eligible asset with one collegiate campaign remaining. Strong knocked down 124-of-313 3-pointers (39.6%) over two seasons at ISU after landing with the Redbirds out of Iowa Western Community College.
Thompson Valley girls soccer secures statement victory in first round of 4A playoffs
Wednesday evening’s outcome relieved not only a season’s worth of frustration, but several years’ worth of agitation. In 2021, the Thompson Valley girls soccer team endured a quick postseason exit when suffering a first-round defeat versus Holy Family at home –– marking the program’s third consecutive opening-round playoff loss. But so much for that one-and-done business.
Resurrection Christian boys lacrosse falls in first round of 4A playoffs
LAFAYETTE –– The Resurrection Christian boys lacrosse team traveled to Dawson School for the opening round of the Class 4A state tournament with the odds of prevailing victoriously significantly stacked against the Cougars. Upon sneaking into 4A’s postseason field as the bracket’s bottom seed, No. 24 RCS faced the task of competing against a No. 9 Dawson squad that convincingly toppled coach Dom Alfieri’s group 17-1 during the regular season.
Mountain View junior Tyler Tolerico captures Northern League diving crown
GREELEY –– No matter the juncture of a season, momentum is always ideal. Still, when a team or individual catches notable fire down the stretch of a campaign, said momentum certainly means a little more. From several crucial aspects, the above notion describes the state of the Mountain View boys swimming and diving program while 2022’s grand finale — the Class 4A state championships — draws closer and closer.
Thompson Valley sends six lines to 4A state, Loveland places second at girls tennis regionals
With multi-sport competitors trickled across his doubles lines, Thompson Valley head coach Jay Klagge knew athleticism would materialize as a notable strength for the Eagles’ tandems heading into the 2022 girls tennis season. Junior Brenna Rutherford, one of TV’s No. 4 doubles participants, recalls feeling confident in the pairings’ group-to-group chemistry as the current campaign approached –– especially in light of how two sets of sisters comprised half of TV’s varsity doubles lines.
Track and field notebook: Loveland rises to the occasion during day one of FRL Championships
FORT COLLINS –– With minor injuries and lingering illnesses trickled across its roster, Loveland track and field’s utmost priority during the 2022 Front Range League Championships doesn’t pertain to walking away holding the conference’s gold medal. Rather, with the state championships approaching in just two short weeks, head coach Matt Robbins rested many of his crucial assets while bestowing opportunities to excel on less-experienced athletes.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Colorado Chapter to induct Loveland native Scott Tarbox
Loveland native Scott Tarbox will receive one of the most prestigious honors high school wrestling has to offer on Saturday evening. During its annual banquet in Colorado Springs, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Colorado Chapter will announce the long-time CHSAA official as one of five 2022 inductees. A Thompson Valley graduate who recently wrapped up his 37th season refereeing, Tarbox joins the grappling hall of fame with 32 officiated Colorado state tournaments under his belt.
CSU football notebook: Rams snatch first 2023 commit in quarterback Jackson Brousseau Original
FORT COLLINS –– Though plenty of Colorado State football fans likely found themselves transfixed with the 2022 NFL Draft, significant recruiting news quietly developed for the Rams over the past weekend. Last Saturday, head coach Jay Norvell’s squad obtained its first 2023 commitment when quarterback Jackson Brousseau expressed on social media his intentions to join CSU. The Rams’ inaugural 2023 class member selected CSU while boasting no other known collegiate scholarship offers.
Thompson Valley girls soccer edges out Mountain View following tight-knit crosstown clash
The Thompson Valley girls soccer team can maintain possession as dominantly as practically any program across the 4A classification. Nevertheless, amounting to a tight-knit crosstown affair between two prosperous squads, Mountain View certainly did its homework before entering Ray Patterson Stadium.
CSU tight end Trey McBride selected by Arizona Cardinals in second round of 2022 NFL Draft Original
FORT COLLINS –– Following one of the most decorated careers the Colorado State football program has ever enjoyed, former tight end Trey McBride’s professional dreams reached fruition on Friday evening. Emerging into the second-round spotlight, the Arizona Cardinals selected McBride with the No. 55 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
Resurrection Christian boys lacrosse off to encouraging start amid program’s inaugural season
Alongside Resurrection Christian’s athletic department, head boys lacrosse coach Dominic Alfieri wasted little time spreading the word about the establishment of the sport at RCS. Once the first bell for fall classes rang, Alfieri and company filled gymnasium walls with fliers, held frequent informational meetings and often reminded students that the sport was on its way to RCS with announcements over the school’s intercom.
Girls tennis: Loveland’s Beilynn Geiss relishes first-career FRL championship appearance
Beilynn Geiss’ faultless resume suggests that Wednesday’s pressure elevated to an extreme degree as Loveland’s girls tennis star advanced into the Front Range League Tournament’s No. 1 singles championship. With a 20-0 record and the league crown at stake, the senior met an opportunity to carry an unblemished mark into next week’s regional tournament when hitting the courts at North Lake Park to face Boulder’s Lily Chitambar in the FRL finals.
2022 NFL Draft preview: Trey McBride seemingly locked in as surefire early-rounder Original
FORT COLLINS –– Though it isn’t as if Colorado State football sends loads of players to the professional level on an annual basis, CSU has represented itself quite well on NFL Draft day over the years. Headlined by 10 first and second-rounders combined, the program boasts 104 selections since the NFL’s inaugural draft in 1936 –– including 1956’s No. 1 overall pick (Gary Glick) as well as 20 total graduates since the turn of the century.
TV diver Joe Smack hops off the board to spark Eagles in the pool on senior night
The night-and-day contrast between swimming and diving’s respective repertoires proves undeniable. Nevertheless, though the skill sets differ vastly, who’s to say a diver must conclude his poolside efforts after executing his final leap off the board? Excelling within both sides of the sport certainly constitutes a rarity. However, if you ask Thompson Valley senior diving star Joe Smack, he’d quickly express how doing so represents an achievable feat.
Division-II All-American commits to Colorado State men’s basketball program Original
FORT COLLINS –– For the second time in as many seasons, the Colorado State men’s basketball program has landed a coveted Division-II star through the transfer portal. Before 2021-22’s campaign, Chander Jacobs took his talents to Fort Collins after becoming a D-II All-American at Dallas Baptist en route to serving as a key contributor for coach Niko Medved’s squad.
Boys swimming notebook: Diving into where local squads stand amid 2022’s home stretch
With all of the marbles at stake, the elevated pressure of competing against top talent proves crippling for some teams. Meanwhile, other squads thrive under the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Centers’ spotlight upon surpassing expectations. There is no telling how a boys swim and dive team will react atop CHSAA’s most prominent stage before the state championships unfold.
Colorado State’s defense prioritizing ‘sustained execution’ ahead of Saturday’s spring game Original
FORT COLLINS –– Freddie Banks and Colorado State’s defense started from ground zero when spring camp commenced on March 22 as CSU’s new coordinator began installing the basics of his 4-2-5 scheme. Though spring football’s conclusion is nearly upon us, it isn’t as if Banks believes his unit has mastered the playbook’s entirety or the nitty-gritty ins and outs of every formation.
Loveland girls soccer stifled by Mead en route to shutout defeat
Though always a primary priority, the Loveland girls soccer team knew its capacity to capitalize on scoring opportunities held extra significance when welcoming Mead to the district’s field at Mountain View. Constituting one of the stingiest defenses the Red Wolves have faced thus far, the Mavericks entered Wednesday evening’s affair boasting a buoyant tallies-against average of 1.1 after pitching a quartet of shutouts over their prior nine contests.
Hendrickson’s grand slam lifts Thompson Valley baseball to victory over Berthoud
Despite his handful of previous at-bats throughout the 2022 campaign, Garrett Hendrickson meandered through Thompson Valley’s dugout Tuesday with rightful jitters before facing Berthoud. Butterflies encompassed the freshman outfielder’s stomach in light of seeing his name on coach Chad Raabe’s starting lineup card for the first time this season.
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