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Lamar Thunder falls to Berthoud for 2023 Homecoming
In a highly anticipated homecoming football game that had the entire community buzzing with excitement, the air was electric as the stadium and track filled to capacity with alumni, students, parents, and community members, all hoping to witness a triumphant victory in this year’s homecoming game. The autumn breeze...
Softball: Silver Creek blasts Longmont in late-inning show
LONGMONT — When pitching falls apart, deficits can disappear in the blink of an eye. Silver Creek, in a rivalry matchup at Longmont, felt that thrill when a 7-2 disadvantage in the fifth inning ballooned into a 22-9 victory over the Trojans on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The Raptors...
Longest Blindfolded Cornhole Shot Being Attempted in Colorado
Will it take just 10 attempts? Will it take more than 100 attempts? Trying to make a blindfolded cornhole shot can't be easy. Will this Loveland, Colorado, man have what it takes to make it into Guinness again?. He invented National Tailgating Day. He's been in the blockbuster "Barbie," and...
Football: Longmont thwarts Skyline in rivalry contest
All season long, Longmont football seemed like it was on the cusp of victory, but miscues held it back. On Friday night on their home field, the Trojans earned their second straight as they launched a 48-6 win over crosstown rival Skyline, burying the Falcons early with their dual threat of Kolby Holmes and Cole Gaddis.
Friday football recap: Fossil Ridge offense keeps rolling, Poudre gets in the win column
After a slow start, a couple local teams are starting to find their footing. That was the theme Friday night for Fossil Ridge and Poudre in some big wins to wrap up nonconference play. Here's a look at this weekend's Fort Collins-area high school football results. Fossil Ridge 42, Arvada...
Mead’s football team suffers tough loss to Durango at home
Coming off a bye week, expectations were high for the young squad. Despite returning talent making its mark, the Mavericks struggled on both sides of the ball. With Christian Hiner having an excellent Homecoming game, eyes were turned on him in this important matchup. While the junior hoped to match last game’s achievements, Hiner (’25), much like a lot of the team, simply struggled. He scored once on a QB keeper, but threw two interceptions.
Colorado Lands in Top 10 of States That Love to ‘Frolf’ – Have You Played?
It's one of the fastest-growing sports in America, though a lot of people in Colorado have never played or even heard of it. You would think that more people in Colorado would be taking part in "Frolf," when you consider that it's so easy to learn and mostly free to play across the state.
Oregon Will Wear Fascinating Color-Changing Cleats Against Colorado
Oregon will have a little bit of a new look for Saturday's contest against Colorado. The team will be wearing color-changing cleats for the game. The colors will change from a combination of blue, yellow, and green back to black. Take a look: These look super clean for the matchup. Now, the ...
Colorado vs. Oregon: How to watch on TV, stream, date, time
Coach Prime and Colorado football have been captivating the nation all season long. The Buffaloes turned in a game for the ages in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The game against Colorado State required a 98-yard drive by Colorado's offense, where they had to score a touchdown and a 2-point conversion to send it to overtime. The thriller that the entire nation watched ended with a Colorado win in double overtime. Nobody can get enough of Colorado, and their game against Colorado State was the fifth-most-watched game on ESPN in history and the most-watched game on the late-night slate ever. The Buffaloes amassed 9.3 million viewers. That game didn't kick off until after 10 p.m. ET, so their next game might get even more viewership. Next up for No. 19 Colorado is a game against No. 10 Oregon. We will explain everything you need to know on how to satisfy your diet of Colorado football.
Longboarding Frederick Skatepark | Huge Layout and Unique Features
The Frederick Skatepark is a very fun 30,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark loaded with tons of great unique skating features. This skatepark was created by the town of Frederick and Team Pain Skateparks. The colors and high quality art all around this Colorado skatepark set a fun vibe, making a cool experience for riders of any skill level. The welcoming tiki statue starts the fun and creative atmosphere of the skatepark as soon as you pull in the parking lot!
Shooting for the moon: Holy Family homers often in win at Mead
LONGMONT — Holy Family softball had morphed itself into an amalgamation of pivotal moments. Whether it was leaving three runners stranded or blasting a series of home runs in just one inning, success has become contagious for a team that has yet to lose a game this season. On Thursday at Mead, the Tigers showed their stripes when they buried the Mavericks in five innings and an 11-0 final to improve to 18-0.
Colorado's Unlikely Hero Is a Walk-On Tight End Whose Patience Paid Off
During his first three years at Colorado, Michael Harrison was a little-known special teams player on a losing team. After last week's performance against Colorado State, however, the junior walk-on from San Francisco has his name on a shirt and an NIL deal. Harrison has partnered with the Colorado NIL...
Regional titles from Fossil Ridge, Woodley lead 16 Fort Collins-area state golf qualifiers
Three teams and 16 players from the Fort Collins area qualified for the Colorado high school boys state golf tournaments across Class 3A, 4A and 5A. Regional tournaments were held this past week at courses across the state, and several locals turned in some elite performances. Two schools (Fossil Ridge...
Air raid cleared for takeoff in CSU’s victory over MTSU
For the second week in a row, the fate of Ram Nation rested in the hands of the defense. Maybe a sense of deja vu, Paddy Turner once again pinned the opponent inside the 20, and out came the the CSU defense. This time, they pulled through, as the team took home their first victory 31-23 against Middle Tennessee.
Join the Wolfpack Fun Ride for Kids & Parents: A Thrilling Biking Adventure
Get ready to gear up and pedal down the trails! The Wolfpack Fun Ride for Kids & Parents is all set to roll out on Fri, Sep 22 · 5pm - 6pm. This free event is a fantastic opportunity for young cyclists and their parents to experience the thrill of biking together on the scenic dirt trails of Northern Colorado.
Join the Trek Fort Collins & Loveland Women's Gravel Ride for an Epic Adventure!
Ladies, gear up for the upcoming Trek Fort Collins & Loveland Women's Gravel Ride! Happening on Sat, Sep 23 from 9am to 12pm, this event promises a morning full of adventure, camaraderie, and some serious gravel-grinding.
Memorable Moments: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Sark Arslanian Era
There had been a gloomy feel in the CSU Athletic Department in February of 1973 when Sark Arslanian, the son of Armenian immigrants was hired to replace the controversial Jerry Wampfler as the Rams' new head football coach. Arslanian came from Weber State, where he had won two Big Sky Conference championships and amassed a 50-26-2 record.