Peak Performers

This Week's Peak Performer: Lauran Renjard, Jessica Metz, Cheyenne Mountain tennis

JUSTIN SHAW

Lauran Renjard and Jessica Metz couldn’t have been more different in several ways, but all that mattered was what they did on the Cheyenne Mountain tennis court together. Renjard, a senior, had played singles the last two seasons after winning... Full story

This week's Peak Performer: Andy Stauffer, Discovery Canyon

JUSTIN SHAW

Andy Stauffer had a four-game stretch last week that would have college baseball scouts calling – if he wasn’t already playing basketball at the next level. The Discovery Canyon senior went 8-for-15 with 15 RBIs, including a grand slam a... Full story

This week's Peak Performer: Alicia Lawrence, James Irwin track and field

JUSTIN SHAW

Alicia Lawrence is more than just a top sprinter on the James Irwin track and field team, she’s part athlete, part coach. When the Jaguars’ coach left at the beginning of the season, the school was left scrambling to find someone to over... Full story

5A-4A Boys' Basketball Peak Performer of the Year: Jordan Scott, Lewis-Palmer

KEVIN CARMODY

With a starting lineup that featured four seniors, Lewis-Palmer used its talent, depth and experience to again rule the roost in 4A boys’ basketball. But when the Rangers needed a big basket or defensive stand, Jordan Scott found a way to make... Full story

3A-A Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year: Brian Green, Peyton

KEVIN CARMODY

In his final year as head coach at Peyton, Brian Green saw his team reach elite status in 2A, earning a No. 1 seed in the state tournament after a 22-2 regular season. Four years earlier, Green’s team, led by his son, Brett, reached the state ... Full story

3A-A Boys' Basketball Peak Performer all-area teams

The Gazette's 3A-A all-area teams. FIRST TEAM Click here for an upclose look at the first team SECOND TEAM Jason Anderson — TCA, junior Tim Force — Vanguard, senior Chase Megyeri — Manitou Springs, junior Drew Wilbur &md... Full story

3A-A Boys' Basketball Peak Performer of the Year: Ethan Abello, Peyton

KEVIN CARMODY

Ethan Abello shatters the mold of what some people think about home-schooled student-athletes: Non-social. Lacks competitiveness. “People think home-schoolers never talk to anyone,” Abello said. “That can be true, but that&rsq... Full story

5A-4A Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year: Damion Copeland, Wasson

KEVIN CARMODY

Damion Copeland was the steadying influence in a turbulent time at Wasson, where the district’s decision to close the school came just before the team's league opener. With the distractions circling the 54-year-old school, Copeland found a way... Full story

5A-4A Boys' Basketball Peak Performer all-area teams

The Gazette's 5A-4A Peak Performer all-area teams. First team Click here for an upclose look the the first team Second team AJ Bohuslavsky — Liberty, junior Alan Herndon — Widefield, senior Ghassan Nehme — Cheyenne Mountai... Full story

Boys' basketball all-conference teams

5A Metro League Co-Players of the Year: A.J. Bohuslavsky, Libety, jr.; Al Davis, Fountain-Fort Carson, sr. Coach of the Year: Greg Williams, Fountain-Fort Carson First team Al Davis, Fountain, Fort Carson, sr.; A.J. Bohuslavsky, Liberty, jr.; Ant... Full story

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