Canon City advances to elite 8 with win over Sand Creek
Canon City stunned top ranked Sand Creek with a 69-55 win on Wednesday night. The Tigers led by as many as 20 points. The win puts the Tigers in the elite 8.
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Air Force women’s team eliminated from Mountain West tournament
The Air Force women’s basketball team’s season came to an end with a 73-50 loss to Boise State in round 2 of the conference tournament. Air Force finishes the season with a record of 10-21. The seven conference wins are a school record.
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Air Force men’s hoops ready for Mountain West tournament
“Why not us?” Air Force guard Sim Tomes said on Monday. “[I’m] extremely confident,” Tomes continued. “We have all the abilities, we have all the talent in the world. We are really close group. This is what we live for. This is why we play basketball.” That’s the mindset the Falcons have entering the Mountain
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Air Force WBB beats CSU to advance in conference tournament
The Air Force women’s basketball team was dominant on Sunday. The Falcons roared to a 13-point lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Air Force beat Colorado State 60-48. Boise State awaits in round 2.
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Pine Creek comes up short against Broomfield
Another terrific season for Pine Creek came to an end on Saturday night. The Eagles were upset by Broomfield, 56-55.
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Pueblo East knocks of Pueblo Central to advance to Sweet 16
Pueblo brought the passion on Friday night. Students and fans packed Centennial for the neutral site playoff game between Pueblo East and Pueblo Central. In the end, the East Eagles won a tough playoff showdown over the Wildcats, 41-35.
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Cheyenne Mountain suffers stunning loss to Lincoln
Cheyenne Mountain had one of the most dominant regular seasons in program history, and looked primed for a deep run in the state tournament. Lincoln had other plans, and stopped the Indians’ run before it could begin. The Lancers stunned the Indians 56-48, and eliminated Cheyenne Mountain from the playoffs.
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TCA holds off Mitchell to advance in 4A playoffs
The Classical Academy got all it could handle from Mitchell, but TCA survived. The Titans fought off a scrappy Mitchell team 45-40 to advance to the Sweet 16.
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Harrison advances in 4A playoffs with win over Sierra
Harrison didn’t take any chances with Sierra on Saturday. The Panthers beat the Stallions 55-28 to advance to the Sweet 16.
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Nightcap of state wrestling finals
The final matches of the 2020 state wrestling tournament produced a number of high intensity matches and some historic performances. Jesse Tapia from Rocky Ford (2A, 220lb) survived a grueling match, and won the state title in the ultimate tie breaker. Mesa Ridge’s Jared Volcic (4A, 220lb) claimed the state crown in dramaic fashion. Volcic
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State wrestling finals part 1
It was an exciting end to the state wrestling finals. Sophomore Brady Hankin of Woodland Park won his second-straight title (3A, 120lb) with a win by decision over La Junta’s Isaiah Gamez. Gamez was seeking his third-straight title. “It’s pretty cool,” Hankin said. “It’s something I’ve been wanting since I was a little kid. When
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Colorado Springs woman qualifies for Olympic marathon trials while working full-time
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Runner at dawn, occupational therapist by day, then runner, again, by night — that routine sums up Jamie Adkins’ life, and she says it’s worth it considering it’s taking her to the Olympic Trials. The Kentucky native moved to Colorado Springs roughly two years ago because she loves the outdoors.
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Explanations sought for Saturday’s traffic nightmare surrounding NHL hockey game at AFA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In the aftermath of Saturday’s traffic mess surrounding the NHL hockey game at the Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium, KRDO NewsChannel 13 is trying to contact participating agencies Monday for their response to the situation. A spokesman with the Colorado State Patrol said the troopers on duty in that area
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Crowds gather at NHL fan festival ahead of Avalanche game
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Saturday night’s game at Falcon Stadium is an event fans have had circled on their calendars for months — the Avalanche are playing in Colorado Springs for the first time, and in an outdoor NHL game for just the second time in franchise history. The Air Force Academy hosted the
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Tigers and Falcons ready for rematch at Falcon Stadium
Colorado College and Air Force are set for their rematch on the outdoor ice at Falcon Stadium. CC blew out air force 6-2 on Friday night to keep the Pike’s Peak troph Now they have a chance to go to Falcon Stadium on a historic night and make a statement that they are the best
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Avalanche arrive in Colorado Springs for Stadium Series game
Colorado Springs, CO– The Avalanche and the Kings got a feel for the ice on Friday. Each team practiced at Falcon stadium ahead of their nationally televised showdown. Colorado Springs will be the center of the hockey world on Saturday. Roughly 45,000 fans are expected to attend. “Here it feels like everything’s so close and
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The stage is set for Avalanche, Kings in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Are you ready for outdoor hockey on a grand scale? The Air Force Academy is. This weekend the Colorado Avalanche will take the ice against the LA Kings right here in Colorado Springs. On Friday, crews continued to prepare as 45,000 fans are expected to pack Falcon Stadium Saturday night.
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Colorado Springs youth hockey team wraps sticks in blue for Gannon Stauch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Players for the Colorado Springs Tigers team are wrapping their hockey sticks in blue to show their support for the 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, who has been missing for nearly three weeks. Tresa Taysom says her grandson, Trey Mendez, wanted to honor the endangered boy from Lorson Ranch. “We taped our
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Hockey game brings original F-16 to Falcon Stadium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — One of the first F-16 fighter jets to ever take flight is temporarily on display inside Falcon Stadium, as part of this weekend’s outdoor hockey game at the United States Air Force Academy. The Thunderbird paint job makes it appear as if it were part of the famous USAF demonstration squad.
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St. Mary’s improves to 17-1
The St. Mary’s Pirates knocked off La Junta 76-28 on Wednesday night.
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