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1 month ago | 
coloradopreps.com | Matt Meyer |Dan Mohrmann |James Nokes |Dennis Pleuss |Kevin Shaffer
What a weekend it was. The boys and girls state basketball champions were crowned at four different venues throughout Colorado. During the four-day stretch of games, there were first-time state champions (University and Resurrection Christian girls) along with a championship drought of over a century (Windsor boys) coming to an end. Below is a complete overview of the weekend with stories and photo galleries from the Colorado Preps team.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Corinne Westeman |Dennis Pleuss |John Renfrow
Posted inSports The Orediggers’ former coach is now their new coach, as Bob Stitt is returning as Colorado School of Mines’ head football coach. Stitt led the team for 15 seasons starting in 2000 and compiled a 108-62 record with the Orediggers, including the team’s first RMAC title in 46 years and its first-ever postseason win.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
History was made on the wrestling mats on Thursday night. The first girls wrestling Jeffco League Championship Tournament to determine the league champion was held at Columbine High School. Nine Jeffco teams — Arvada West, Chatfield, Columbine, Conifer, Evergreen, Jefferson, Littleton, Pomona and Standley Lake — competed with a total of 74 wrestlers filling the 14 different weight classes. “It is super fun.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
Dakota Ridge’s boys basketball team showed why the Eagles are the favorite to win the Class 5A/4A Jeffco League title for a third straight season on Wednesday night. The upstart Standley Lake Gators (10-5, 2-1 in 5A/4A Jeffco) came out on fire offensively on their home court against the two-time defending conference champs. Sophomore Titus Schrecengost’s 3-pointer with 1:37 left in the first quarter extended the Gators’ lead to 23-14 over the Eagles (10-5, 2-0). “I’m really proud of my guys.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
If it wasn’t for Columbine junior Brody Burkhalter, the Rebels’ non-league boys basketball game could have gone the other way on Monday night. Burkhalter scored eight of his 15 points in the second quarter when it looked like Golden had the opportunity to grab a solid first-half lead. Instead, the Rebels stayed within striking distance to eventually take a 58-52 victory at Golden High School. “Brody is a phenomenal shooter.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
Columbine juniors Taylor Speir and Jordyn Washington provided the offensive punch on Monday night for the Rebels. Speir and Washington combined for 45 points as Columbine cruised to a 72-47 road victory at Golden High School. The non-league game was a break during conference play for both the Rebels and Demons. “It’s fun. It’s nice to get some different competition,” Speir said of the non-league game in the heart of Class 6A Jeffco League play for the Rebels. “Golden is a good team.
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2 months ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
Valor Christian’s girls basketball team punched it into overdrive in the fourth quarter on Friday night at Arvada West High School. The Eagles scored 29 points in the final quarter to pull away from the Wildcats in the Class 6A Jeffco League showdown. Valor grabbed a 73-44 victory to take command of the conference that is nearly at the halfway point.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
When Pomona hoisted its sixth straight Class 5A boys wrestling state championship trophy last February at Ball Arena, the joyous smiles weren’t there. While the Panthers kept their remarkable domination regarding the team standings, Pomona went 1-for-6 in individual state championship bouts. Only freshman Ignacio Villasenor walked out of the arena with an individual state championship title.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
Green Mountain’s girls basketball team ran its winning streak to a baker’s dozen on Wednesday night at Dakota Ridge High School. The Rams (14-2, 2-0 in Class 5A/4A/3A Jeffco League) captured their 13th straight victory cruising to a 56-14 road victory against Dakota Ridge (5-8, 0-1). Green Mountain jumped out to a commanding 40-11 lead at halftime pouring in seven 3-pointers in the opening half.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Dennis Pleuss
On the sidelines, on the bench, in the classroom or in the press box, Chris Olson has seemingly done it all during his three decades working for Jeffco Public Schools. Olson has taught at three high schools — Green Mountain (1994-1996), Conifer (1996-2004) and Chatfield (2004-present), along with coaching a variety of sports at seven different Jeffco schools since 1994.
