Peak Performers

Girls' golf all-area team

FIRST TEAM YUJIN CHOIAir Academy, juniorFollowed ninth-place finish at Metros with 67th-place finish at 5A state PAIGE CRAWFORDDoherty, seniorMetro League champion finished tied for 3rd at 5A state tournament MONICA DAVISLiberty, juniorBecame the ... Full story

Girls' golf athlete of the year: Paige Crawford, Doherty

BRIAN GOMEZ

When Paige Crawford hits a crushing drive or sinks a long putt, the stern expression on her face hardly changes. But if she misplays an approach from the fairway or isn’t perfect with the placement of a chip onto the green, her anger is palpabl... Full story

Girls' golf coach of the year

KEVIN CARMODY

JILL KIRKHAM, CORONADO Years coaching: 8 Years at school: 5 Reason behind coaching: “To get girls playing golf. Seeing them succeed while getting excited is exciting for me to watch.” Day job: Professional portrait photographer who ow... Full story

Baseball all-area team

FIRST TEAM ZACK WIESEPitcherPine Creek, seniorHad 6-0 record with a 2.92 ERA and 41 Ks as the team’s ace NICK WHITBECKPitcherRampart, senior7-0, 3.00 ERA helped Rams to second straight 5A Metro title TODD BRAZELLPitcherPeyton, seniorWent 7-3... Full story

Baseball athlete of the year: John Pustay, Pine Creek

JUSTIN SHAW

John Pustay likely was the most feared hitter in the Pikes Peak region. The Pine Creek senior boasted a .609 average, belted 11 home runs and recorded 38 RBIs to help lead the Eagles to their second straight appearance in the Class 5A state tourname... Full story

Baseball coach of the year

JUSTIN SHAW

TOM MCCABE, WIDEFIELD Years coaching: 9 Years at Widefield: 6 Reason behind coaching: “I was always active in baseball and, as I got closer to retirement from the Air Force, I wanted to give back to the community and coach.” Day job: ... Full story

Girls' lacrosse all-area team

FIRST TEAM MAXINE LUCKETTGoalieFountain Valley, seniorTore ACL, but saves to goal ratio was 2:1 KENDRA BURCHDefenderCheyenne Mtn., seniorKey vocal leader won 24 ground balls TATE CROSBYDefenderCheyenne Mtn., sophomoreFinished with 28 goals and als... Full story

Girls' lacrosse athlete of the year: Jordan Kline, Air Academy

SCOTT KANIEWSKI

Knowing Jordan Kline’s receptiveness to whatever instruction he would throw her way, Air Academy lacrosse coach Sean Harmon told his captain before the season that he would need her in a more offensive role. Naturally, Kline agreed though the ... Full story

Girls' lacrosse coach of the year

SCOTT KANIEWSKI

NANCY FRITZSCHE, LEWIS-PALMER Years coaching: 8 Years at school: 6 Reason behind coaching: ”Because I think it’s a great sport for young ladies, and I just like to see them active and involved in a team setting.” Day job: Christ... Full story

Boys' lacrosse all-area team

FIRST TEAM JACK GRINEWICHGoalieAir Academy, juniorAllowed 4.23 goals per game while going 13-1 T.J. ARCHIBALDDefenderPalmer, seniorWon 13 ground balls and managed a goal and assist BRIAN JESSUPDefenderCheyenne Mtn., juniorThe team’s best one... Full story

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