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The 2024 Powderhorn Annual Pond Skim
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — This past weekend western slope skiers took to the slopes to work against gravity not to sink. As another great ski season comes to and end at Powderhorn Mountain Resort western slope skiers look forward to more adventures to come.
Former Division 1 and NBA Assistant Coach Mike Dunlap hired as new CMU Men’s Basketball Coach
Mike Dunlap brings an extensive coaching resume to Grand Junction. Dunlap had success at the Division II level winning 2 National Championships, he spent 6 seasons coaching at his alma mater Loyola Marymount, before winning an NBA Championship as an Assistant Coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Athletes of the Week: Spring National Letter of Intent Signees
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Wednesday was a special day for high school athletes across the country and in Western Colorado: National Letter of Intent Day for the Spring. A culmination of years upon years of hard work and dedication pay off for athletes, their teammates, coaches, and families. A...
Baseball Game Preview: Durango Demons vs. Grand Junction Tigers
The Durango Demons will be playing at home against the Grand Junction Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents. Durango waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They won...
Colorado Mesa standout Trevor Baskin commits to Tad Boyle’s CU Buffs
BOULDER — A big piece of the 2024-25 Colorado men’s basketball team is now in place. Tad Boyle’s Buffaloes won the commitment of Colorado Mesa star Trevor Baskin, who chose CU over Colorado State, which he told The Denver Gazette last week were his final two choices.
Fruita owns Central in Baseball and Girls Soccer
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — We had quite the build-up for this showdown at Suplizio Field. Both with six-game win streaks. Well, from start to finish – this one was no contest. Fruita got in front and just kept pouring it on – obliterating rival Central 18-1.
Ben Sampson: From timid freshman to Maverick Legend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — It’s time for CMU swimming legend Ben Sampson to move on. After four years, two National Titles, two National Swimmer of the Year Awards, 14 All-American selections, and a Division-II record in the 200-m backstroke later, Sampson is headed to the University of Texas at Austin.
Titans lacrosse falls short in comeback
“The battle and fight alone in these guys is impressive to watch”. While a slow start plagued the Crested Butte Titans lacrosse team in the first quarter, they methodically clawed their way back into the game over the course of the next three quarters before falling 9-8 to the Grand Junction Tigers on Thursday, April 11.
Titans track remains in step heading into April break
After what can best be described as burly conditions at a meet in Grand Junction a week prior, the Crested Butte Titans track and field team returned to Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction to find more pleasant weather for the Phil Wertman Invitational meet on Friday, April 12. “In six...
GJ Girls Soccer STUNS Roaring Fork with last-minute goal
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On a cool and cloudy Monday at Canyon View Park, the GJ Tigers came alive in the second half, scoring two huge late goals to shock the Roaring Fork Rams. After Roaring Fork was gifted a penalty kick thanks to an inside-the-box handball from...
Soccer Game Preview: Palisade vs. Glenwood Springs
The Palisade Bulldogs will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Glenwood Springs Demons at 6:00 p.m. Palisade is strutting in with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 4.1 goals per game this season. Palisade will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch:...
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