News Summary
High school athletes in Colorado Springs displayed their remarkable skills in various sports, including football, soccer, volleyball, and cross country. Exciting competitions took place, with standout performances from teams like Thomas MacLaren School, Palmer Terrors, and Coronado Cougars. Notably, volleyball records were broken, while track athletes continued to impress with their times. As the week concluded, the announcement of Sports Hall of Fame inductees celebrated the achievements of many in the community. Local student-athletes are setting high standards for future athletic events.
Colorado Springs – Local high school athletes showcased their skills last week in a series of exciting matches across various sports. Notable performances included impressive victories in football, soccer, volleyball, and cross country events, highlighting the talent within the area’s student-athletes.
On Thursday, the Thomas MacLaren School Highlanders faced off against The Vanguard School Coursers, where Thomas MacLaren’s Matthew Christensen (19) celebrated after scoring a notable goal. This match was part of a week filled with spirited contests among high school teams.
In other games, the Palmer Terrors played against the Coronado Cougars on Friday at Gerry Berry Stadium. Collin Wolf (30) from Coronado made several swift rushes, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.
Football highlights also came from the game at C.A. Foster Stadium on Thursday, where Mesa Ridge athletes Tre Salas (5) and Kobe Dooley (4) put on a show against Air Academy in the first half. Meanwhile, Will Dunham scored both goals leading Palmer Ridge to a 2-0 victory over Fountain-Fort Carson.
Additionally, Da’kari Releford, a junior at Fountain-Fort Carson, had a standout performance with 136 rushing yards and a touchdown during a decisive 42-7 win against Horizon. Logan Aggers from Lewis-Palmer also had a significant impact, gaining 143 yards with two touchdowns in a 30-0 win over Rampart.
In volleyball, the Palmer Terrors achieved an impressive feat against Sierra, logging 24 aces alongside 25 kills, primarily led by senior Taytum Soppe-Cope, who earned a career-high seven aces with a serving percentage of 92.3. Similarly, Discovery Canyon edged out Colorado Springs Christian in a thrilling volleyball matchup, winning 3-2.
Softball results saw Pine Creek fend off a comeback from Liberty, securing an 8-7 victory. Furthermore, Woodland Park displayed exceptional performance by scoring 50 points in the first quarter against Lincoln, ultimately winning 68-0—a dominating season opener.
In track and field events, Oliver Horton, a junior at Coronado, won the Arapahoe Warrior XC Invitational with an impressive time of 14:47.8, while senior Noah Thompson of Lewis-Palmer finished third at the same invitational clocking in at 15:53.2. Freshman Aspen Roberson from Palmer started her season strong with top finishes in her first two races.
In other cross country news, Lucy Harris of Air Academy achieved a personal best by cutting 43 seconds off her previous race time, finishing second at the Widefield Cross Country Invitational. Michael Tanner, a senior at Rampart, maintained his undefeated streak with a perfect record after winning 6-0, 6-0 against Widefield’s Dean Herrera.
Defensively, Joseph Ornelas, a junior at Peyton, had a notable impact with two caused fumbles, a fumble recovery, a sack, and six tackles that contributed to a 39-15 victory. In flag football, Sontee Keys from Doherty’s team excelled with 72 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the team looks to build on their season.
The week concluded with the announcement of the 2025 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing outstanding individuals and teams that have left their mark in the local sports scene. As local teams and athletes continue to demonstrate remarkable talent and sportsmanship, the community eagerly anticipates future matchups and achievements.
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Additional Resources
- Coloradoan: High School Football Rankings
- Google Search: Colorado High School Football Results
- Gazette: Palmer’s Flag Football Season
- Wikipedia: Colorado High School Athletics
- Gazette: Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Colorado Sports
- SI: High School Football Final Scores
- Google News: Colorado High School Sports
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