It could turn out to be the Tri Peaks league championship match on Thursday when #6 Manitou Springs hosts #7 Colorado Springs Christian. Both teams enter the week 5-0 in conference play and each has at least a two-game edge on all conference clubs so the winner is in good shape to land the title. The match is one of several with a direct impact on league leads this week. Both the Lions and Mustangs…...
Two of the top six matches that we listed for 2A volleyball this week have already been played but that leaves the remaining four still on tap for the weekend. Our report this week includes recaps of the two already completed, a preview of what’s ahead and a complete rundown of the Top 10 teams. We begin in the 10-team Santa Fe conference where many clubs have already played five or six conference matchups. The…...
Some of the best regular season contests inside Class 1A football the past couple of years have featured games between Strasburg-Bennett and Limon-Crowley County. Those Eastern Colorado rivalries continue this weekend and the matchups headline the week three schedule. Because Bennett has moved to Class 2A for at least the next two years, the game does not carry the same level of importance of the past couple of years as both teams were battling for…...
For the third time in the past 12 months, Faith Christian and Resurrection Christian collide on the gridiron. Their latest meeting takes place on Friday and both teams are in the top 10 this week with the Eagles checking in at #5 and the Cougars one step back in sixth. The clubs split two matchups in 2017. Faith Christian won the season opening battle 9-0 but Resurrection Christian took the more important playoff matchup; rallying…...
In alternating championships over the past three years, Bayfield and La Junta have dominated the Class 2A division of late. Bayfield is the defending state champion and also won the crown in 2015 while La Junta grabbed the top trophy in between. Pollsters expect the two to again battle it out as they open the 2018 season ranked 1-2 in the classification. A special group of seniors led Bayfield to the title last year and…...
Even though they lost a ton of talent to graduation, the road to the 3A state championship still goes through Eaton. The Reds are the five-time defending state champions in the class and are at the stage where they reload instead of rebuild. Another crown this November will tie the Reds with Colorado Springs Christian (2004-09) for the most consecutive state titles in volleyball. Many new faces will have to contribute for Eaton to make…...
Another battle among the heavyweights in the rugged Tri Peaks conference headlines our 3A girls’ basketball report this week. The meeting is Friday as top ranked St Mary’s heads to Manitou Springs. The Pirates are 8-0 and coming off an important win at Lamar last week.  The Mustangs are just 4-4 but won’t be an easy out. They’ve played a strong schedule and were a top 10 club before last week’s loss to Sterling. In…...
We continue our newest feature by making projections for the post-season in Class 2A and 3A girls’ basketball. Our post-season picks will serve as a replacement for weekly top 10 rankings we’ve posted in the past. In Class 2A, the top four finishers in six districts earn automatic bids to the regional tournament. District 3 gets three bids and District 5 earns five bids. District champions also earn the right to host regional events and…...
Thursday is a busier day for top ten teams as 18 clubs get on the court today and tonight. All but one is involved in tournament play but the entire schedule for ranked teams is below. We’ll post final scores of these games as they become available and we’ll also add scores from teams outside the top 10 as well. Final scores can be sent to Colorado Preps by text to 970.380.7737. CLASS 1A…...
Class 3A girls basketball features a very long list of top players returning from last year. We provide a list of the top ten returnees in scoring, rebounding, assists and three-point shooting. SCORING 1. Morgan Lewis Pagosa Springs 19.7 2. Megan Engesser Colorado Springs Christian 16.8 3. Kendra Sotelo Valley 16.2 4. Haley Shaklee Lutheran 16.0 5. Rachel Thomas Peak to Peak 15.6 6. Cali Clark Lamar 15.3 7. Juju Hemeyer Resurrection Christian 15.0…...
