LAKEWOOD – As Noah Gabel turned on the jets to reclaim the lead for Vista Ridge on the 1,600-meter relay, his three teammates could sense victory as they urged the senior to the finish line.
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The 5A defending state champion in the 100 meters won’t be defending her title.
Instead, Pine Creek’s Ally Watt will defend her crown in the 200 meters and try to capture a new crown in the 400. It will also give her enough rest to run i... Full story
When trying to catch up to Fountain-Fort Carson sprinter Jai’Shawn Thompson, some just wait until he’s done with his race.
After two sprinters scratched from the 200-meter finals in the Spartan Invite, Thompson leaned in front of teammat... Full story
Perhaps the Manitou Springs athletes in the sprinting events had extra motivation to run a little bit faster Saturday at the El Paso County Small Schools Championship at the Grace Center.
The quicker they ran, the more time they’d have to prep... Full story
Coronado distance runner Bailey Roth is from Georgia and has been running across parks, streets and in circles since he was 3. Falcon sprinter Kalen Ballage is from Colorado and does everything on the football field from returning kicks for touchdown... Full story
Widefield track and field coach Fred Marjerrison has a dilemma on his hands — but it’s not a bad thing.
Marjerrison has been at the helm for the Gladiators for several years and has built a powerhouse program at the 4A level. One of his ... Full story
FOUNTAIN – George Smith made a long-distance move six years ago, his stepdad taking the native of England across the pond to his home in the Colorado Springs area. On Saturday, the Mesa Ridge senior long-distance runner took two big steps in hi... Full story
FOUNTAIN - When it came to the throwing events Saturday at the Ray Campbell Invitational at Fountain-Fort Carson, nobody did it better than Sand Creek.
And the two Scorpions victors, both juniors, hope they’re just getting started.
Mariah Wal... Full story
Cheyenne Mountain’s track and field team won’t sneak up on you.
At the sand pit, Jack Karber can triple jump the length of a school bus. On the track, Emma Kidd could beat one off the line. And in all, the Indians’ track and field ... Full story
Kyree Goodman favors the 110 hurdles as his event of choice. But watching long jumper Tony Carodine win a 4A state title last year brought out a new enthusiasm from the Widefield junior.
“The long jump seemed fun, so I tried it,” Goodman... Full story
FOUNTAIN - Dominant performances stole the show as the 5A and 4A Metro League meets were jointly held at Fountain-Fort Carson.
Pine Creek’s Heather Bates (17 minutes, 53 seconds) won the 5A girls 5K by more than a minute in leading the Eagles ... Full story