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This week's Peak Performer: Andrea Rice, Air Academy swimming
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Stone Hood, Discovery Canyon – Despite three losses for the Thunder, Hood scored 83 points in the three games and shot 64 percent (14-of-22) from 3-point range.
R.J. Carter, Harrison – Hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Harrison a win over Falcon. Carter had 16 points in the game.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Janae Vander Ploeg, Cheyenne Mountain – Scored 22 points with 17 rebounds and four assists in a victory over Sierra. It was her fourth game with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds.
Elika Posey, Fountain-Fort Carson – Scored 26 points as the Trojans topped Rampart in overtime for their first league victory of the season.
HOCKEY
Andrew Vanderbeck, Lewis-Palmer – Scored four goals in an 8-6 victory over Pueblo County that pushed the Rangers winning streak to three games.
Brock Lofgren, Coronado – Score three goals against Pueblo County.
SWIMMING
Laura Day, Lewis-Palmer – Won the 5A Metro swimmer of the year award after setting an All-America time (1:03.67) in the 100-yard breaststroke. It was a pool record at Cheyenne Mountain and the fastest time ever for an area girls’ swimmer in the event.
Chandler Marshall, Lewis-Palmer & Kathleen Hale, Cheyenne Mountain – Marshall won the 5A Metro diving title with a score of 427.5; Hale won the 4A Metro title at 391.6.
WRESTLING
Zach Dillon, TCA – Posted two pins and a major decision en route to a 3A Tri-Peaks League championship at 160 pounds.
Justin Fereirra, Rampart – Posted a pin against Woodland Park in just 12 seconds at 145 pounds.
Air Academy senior Andrea Rice not only won the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle on a busy Saturday at the CSML meet at Cheyenne Mountain, she also helped the Kadets’ medley relay team take top honors as well.
“I wanted to go out with a bang,” said Rice, whose first name is pronounced “AHN-dree-uh.” It kind of hit me that I won’t be here next year.”
This weekend, Rice gets one more chance to swim as a prep athlete at the 4A state meet in Thornton.
“I would love to win the 100 butterfly and get a top three finish in the medley relay. Having three other teammates part of the race makes it even more special.”
IN PICTURES: WEEKLY PEAK PERFORMER HONOREES
QUICK HITS
If you weren’t swimming, what would you be doing?
I can’t imagine myself not swimming, but I used to do triathlons, so I guess I’d be doing that.
How excited are you for the upcoming Olympics in London?
I love the Olympics. The whole world, swimmers and non-swimmers, were watching Michael Phelps in Beijing. I’ll be in Europe in July before the Olympics, so we’ll be seeing everyone getting pumped over it.
What’s one thing you do to take your mind off swimming?
I really enjoy ceramics. I tend to lean toward non-functional pieces, like an octopus or a hand. I do enjoy bowls and mugs, but I like to work on decorative pieces.
Besides graduation, what’s another thing you’re looking forward to?
I’m getting into The Hunger Games. A lot of my friends, even my older brothers, are reading it. Hopefully, the movie does the book series justice.
What’s the story behind Tebowing at the podium after winning the medley relay?
That was a spur-of-the-moment thing. I turned to the other girls and said we needed to do this. Tim is such an inspiration to me. People know him not just as a quarterback, but as a guy who has a lot of faith.
Where will you be later this year when you start college?
I’m going to Grove City College in Pennsylvania. I visited last March and it has that old feel. Plus, I love the snow. I have two brothers who are both in medical school, and I do want to follow in their footsteps. I’d love to study the eyes, maybe be an ophthalmologist.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Ultimate Super Bowl appetizer
( ) Sliders (x) Hot wings ( ) Cheese fries ( ) Chips and salsa
Swimmer to cheer for the most at the upcoming London Summer Games
(x) Torres ( ) Franklin ( ) Phelps ( ) Evans
Most unlikely entertainer to share stage with Madonna
( ) Nicki Minaj ( ) M.I.A. (x) LMFAO ( ) Cee Lo Green
Best book
( ) The Hobbit ( ) Black Beauty ( ) Da Vinci Code (x) Bible
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