Gazette Preps

12/23/2025

When a member of the Harrison School District 2 community is suffering, the district rallies around them “in every way we can,” said Superintendent Wendy Birhanzel. “Sometimes we do it quietly, and sometimes in a powerful, collective action.”

“She continues to show up with a courage and determination most of us can barely fathom,” Birhanzel said. “She is a source of hope and resilience for our entire community.” https://buff.ly/gEATcVY

12/20/2025

The Red-Tailed Hawks flew high at Ed Robson Arena on Friday, young and old. https://buff.ly/VNYo4jK

12/19/2025

Discovery Canyon started the night with a boys basketball game. But the Thunder finished the evening with a chess match against Harrison. https://buff.ly/3k0L8S0

12/19/2025

The Thunder’s late third-quarter surge Thursday at home buoyed Discovery Canyon past Harrison 59-45 to extend its winning streak to three and close 2025 with a victory.

Discovery Canyon started the night with a boys basketball game. But the Thunder finished the evening with a chess match against Harrison. The Thunder’s late third-quarter surge Thursday at home buoyed Discovery Canyon past Harrison 59-45 to extend its winning streak to three and close 2025 with a ...

12/18/2025

On Dec. 6, Central High School was involved in a deadly bus crash in Lakewood that injured members of the wrestling team and took the life of one 18-year-old passenger. The accident hit close to home for Falcon wrestling head coach Robert Lovato because of his friendship with Trujillo and the fact that it could have been his team.

Lovato immediately wanted to help his friend’s wrestling team and dedicated a match Wednesday to raise money for Central High School wrestling. 100% of the funds went towards the wrestlers, and $2,400 has been raised as of Thursday. https://buff.ly/QCAeouI

12/18/2025

No matter Lewis-Palmer’s efforts, Coronado refused to let the Rangers close the metaphorical casket. Then Ryker Odendahl pulled out the hammer and nails and finished the job. https://buff.ly/ABxCkZn

12/13/2025

The lights may have been too bright in St. Mary’s loss to Kent Denver last week, but that wasn’t the case in a Friday night matchup against 3A foe Thomas MacLaren. https://buff.ly/WmpkAnE

12/12/2025

McCray spent 32 years as a wrestling coach with 27 of those at the helm of the Rangers’ program. The longtime Rangers wrestling coach’s name is still scattered throughout the Colorado High School Activities Association’s record books. https://buff.ly/79vsB0L

12/12/2025

As Ranger wrestlers and coaches prepare for the 45th annual Harold McCray Invitational on Saturday at Lewis-Palmer, they’ll continue to honor the legendary coach who spent 32 years as a wrestling coach — with 27 of those at the helm of the Rangers’ program.

Upon entering Lewis-Palmer’s athletic facilities, a look to the left shows a wall decorated with silver and gold plaques. Various teams highlight the Rangers’ athletic spoils from the 1990s into the 2020s. A closer gaze displays a plethora of wrestling triumphs with one recurring name on each pl...

12/10/2025

Cheyenne Mountain feels ambitious this season. https://buff.ly/6conKLU

12/07/2025

Palmer Ridge hoped the tears left behind at Canvas Stadium would be those of joy. They were not.

As the final horn sounded, Dakota Ridge, 4A’s No. 1 seed, bolted to their sideline to celebrate with teammates, coaches and fans.

A handful of Bears football players pulled their teammates from the turf to their feet Saturday and embraced as they collected their 4A runners-up plaque following a 38-14 loss to the Eagles in the state title game.

“Our guys love each other and we saw that on full display,” Palmer Ridge coach Zach Carlton said. “They’re going to compete for each other and pick each other up after the game, as well.”

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/cc2pf7fb

12/06/2025

Palmer Ridge plays against No. 1 seed Dakota Ridge at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium.

Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has plans until they get punched in the mouth.” That saying rings true for Palmer Ridge, which nearly experienced a second-round KO prior to its 4A championship game against No. 1 seed Dakota Ridge, schedule for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Colorado State University’s ...