Dante Williams

Great Falls

Sports Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at KRTV-TV (Great Falls, MT)

Sports Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at MontanaSports.com

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Weather conditions shorten the 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race

5 days ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was cut short Sunday due to inclement weather on the summit, forcing race officials to move the finish line from the summit down to Glen Cove. This marks the fourth time since 2017 that weather conditions have shortened the historic race up America's Mountain. "This is the mountain. She'll give you what she wants, and either you can be upset about what you can't control or look for the good in what you can control.
Woodland Park native aims for 25th division win at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

6 days ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KOAA) — Clint Vahsholtz, the most decorated racer in the history of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, is looking to add another victory to his impressive record in Sunday’s race. Vahsholtz is a household name when it comes to the Hill Climb. The Woodland Park native first raced to the clouds in 1992, following in his father's footsteps. Clint’s father, Leonard, won 18 division titles.
Hillside Connections hosts 3-on-3 basketball tournament for local youth

1 week ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Hillside Connections, a nonprofit organization in Colorado Springs, hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Memorial Park for children in fourth through seventh grade. Hillside Connections, which refurbished the basketball courts at Memorial Park last October, organized the event as part of their ongoing efforts to promote community engagement and provide mentorship to local youth.
Switchbacks players bring joy to Early Connections Learning Center children

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs Switchbacks players took time away from the pitch to connect with children at Early Connections Learning Center, reading books, playing soccer and singing songs together. "I want to be able to motivate kids and young adults to be better than I am. I just love being that good role model in the community, and it makes me happy being around these kids,” said goalkeeper Jonathan Burke.
First-ever girls pro flag football camp in Colorado Springs inspires next generation of athletes

2 weeks ago | denver7.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Flag football is growing rapidly across the country, particularly among young females. To continue that growth, a group called "Pro Football Camp" is holding its first-ever girls pro flag football camp in Colorado Springs this week. Last year, flag football became a sanctioned CHSAA sport and had enough participants to produce two classifications. This camp was created to inspire more girls to play while developing new skills. "We are here to inspire.
First-ever girls pro flag football camp inspires next generation of athletes

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Flag football is growing rapidly across the country, particularly among young females. To continue that growth, a group called "Pro Football Camp" is holding its first-ever girls pro flag football camp in Colorado Springs this week. Last year, flag football became a sanctioned CHSAA sport and had enough participants to produce two classifications. This camp was created to inspire more girls to play while developing new skills. "We are here to inspire.
Olympic City USA hosts Colorado Senior Games for the first time in history

2 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Senior Games are back for the first time since 2018, and for the first time in history, the games are being held right here in Olympic City, USA. These Olympic-style, multi-sport events take place across the United States with more than 100,000 participants aged 50 and over. "To be able to bring this event back, and partnering up with the YMCA of the Pikes Peak region, it means a lot.
Pikes Peak APEX raises funds for local trail improvements

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — More than 130 cyclists are competing in the sixth annual Pikes Peak APEX. Since the debut of the event in 2020, the APEX has raised more than $40,000. This year, the total is expected to surpass the $50,000 mark. The money raised from the non-profit event goes to the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) Trail Stewardship Fund. From there, the money is redistributed into other non-profits that maintain and build new trails.
Staying the course: Switchbacks’ Quenzi Huerman's journey to the pros

3 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Switchbacks' second-year player Quenzi Huerman took advantage of the years he was able to develop before achieving success. Huerman began his collegiate career at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a NCAA Division II school in the Sunshine State Conference. He spent two seasons there and earned the conference player of the year award before deciding to transfer. The next season, he found himself at Seton Hall, a NCAA Division I program in the Big East Conference.
Cheyenne Mountain baseball punches ticket to Saturday’s state championship

4 weeks ago | koaa.com | Dante Williams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Cheyenne Mountain’s baseball team was down, but not out. After falling to Golden in the opening round of the state tournament, the Red-Tailed Hawks won four straight consolation matches to make their way into the title game. Cheyenne Mountain showed up to Erdle Field on Friday needing back-to-back wins to earn their rematch with Golden in the state championship. First up on their agenda was Palisade.