Vista PEAK’s Smashum twins a dynamic duo built on trust

Cannon CaseyJuly 10, 2017, 8:00 AM

Smashum to Smashum has been a familiar call for the last three years at Vista PEAK. Derrick Smashum threw for 40 touchdowns in 2016 — eight were to his twin brother Daniel.

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Q&A: CHSAA hall of famer Justin Armour dishes on today’s landscape of high school athletics

Dan MohrmannJuly 7, 2017, 8:56 AM

This past spring, former Manitou Springs standout Justin Armour decided to get back into the world of high school coaching.

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Mead football’s Nathan Mackey is the state’s top returning rusher

Cannon CaseyJuly 5, 2017, 8:18 AM

Mead coach Jason Klatt said Nathan Mackey could make a man miss in a telephone booth.

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Eaton volleyball star Chelsey Lockey has a chance to further cement name into history

Cannon CaseyJune 30, 2017, 6:00 AM

Chelsey Lockey etched her name in Eaton athletics lore last season as she helped the school to its fourth-straight volleyball title, but she's not done there.

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Q&A: Pomona’s Max Borghi talks renewed focus for 2017 football season

Dan MohrmannJune 29, 2017, 8:06 AM

After falling in the 5A football title game twice, Pomona's Max Borghi enters the 2017 season with a renewed focus.

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Palmer Ridge’s Ty Evans living in the moment as his football recruitment picks up

Cannon CaseyJune 27, 2017, 7:30 AM

Palmer Ridge QB Ty Evans has the vision downfield, the footwork, the standout arm. A polished Swiss Army knife of skills and attributes.

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No matter the school size, summer strength and conditioning programs have become essential

Dan MohrmannJune 22, 2017, 7:44 AM

During the dog days of summer, the weight room can feel like a high school athlete's worst enemy, but it is actually its best friend.

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Q&A: Outgoing CHSAA commissioner Paul Angelico reflects on his career, and high school activities

Ryan CaseyJune 21, 2017, 2:16 PM

As CHSAA Commissioner Paul Angelico prepares to retire, we caught up with him one last time to reflect on his career and high school activities.

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Hall of Famer Bob Bledsoe back in high school softball mix at Fruita Monument

Cannon CaseyJune 16, 2017, 7:42 AM

In Bob Bledsoe, Fruita Monument got a softball coach with more rings than fingers. But, don't remind him of that.

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Q&A: John Carricato talks high school sports through an official’s perspective

Dan MohrmannJune 15, 2017, 8:45 AM

When Colorado Springs resident John Carricato isn't coaching golf, he spends his time as a football and basketball official.

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