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Varsity cheerleader Izzy Harris '24 waits on the sidelines in front of a socially-distanced crowd Oct. 8. This was the first football game of the season for the entire state. Columbine won 39-13.

The Effect of Restrictions on Spectating Sports

by Calvin Edlund, Reporter
November 19, 2020

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the 2020 World Series

by Luka Owen, Reporter
October 23, 2020

Girls on the JV Cheer team laugh during their practice Sept. 29. The Cheer team can now perform at football games, while maintaining social distancing and remaining on the sidelines.

Student Athletes Reaction to New Sports Schedule

by Ben England, Reporter
October 16, 2020

Jordan Norwood '23 and a group of Valor students cheers at the intersection of University and Colorado, to protest CHSAA’s decision to keep football in the spring of 2021 Sept. 11. Let CO Play organized three protests throughout the state. All starting at 3:30, the protests occurred in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Springs and Delta.

How “Let CO Play” Brought Football Back to Fall

by Kira Zizzo and Amanda Brauchler
October 8, 2020

Varsity cross country athletes Libby Ogden '21, Sarah Kendall '22, Aspen Van Ramshorst '22, and Amanda Bermingham '22 take a break from cheering for the JV race on Sept 18th.

Coaching Through COVID Q&A

by Murrie Dodge, Reporter
October 8, 2020

Kristen Remley '22 prepares to bat Oct. 6. The team won against Legacy 11-1 and progressed onto their second round of playoffs.

Varsity Softball Moves On To “Elite Eight”

by Brett Birtzer, Reporter
October 8, 2020

Julia McDonald ‘22 practices for Color Guard Sept. 16 to perfect her routine but has to social distance and wear a face mask. It can take a long time to get used to the masks, and many students find it hard to practice with them. “Playing with them and exercising while we’re wearing them is really weird and hard,” McDonald said.

Music and the Mask

by Avalon Nielsen, Reporter
October 7, 2020

Colin MacArthur catches up on last night's playoff game Sept. 19. He followed the playoffs since around the time they started. “This has been a really fun tournament to watch and it’s not even over yet,” MacArthur said.

NBA Playoffs Update

by Calvin Edlund, Reporter
September 18, 2020

Promotional post featuring the rank of Rock Canyon and Rocky Mountain's basketball teams. They face off Feb. 26, 2020 in a playoff game. Design by Amanda Brauchler

Before You Go: Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Playoff Game

by Zach Lipfield, Reporter
February 26, 2020

Ben Gardner '20 practices blocking for a one-hand tip Feb. 20, 2019. Gardner had done Men's Volleyball for all three of the trials years.

SPRING Into the Spiking Season

by Lily Hansen, Social Media Editor
February 24, 2020

A photo illustration of Kobe Bryant playing in a game against the Wizards. Photo originally by Alexandra Walt (labeled for use with modification on Flickr). Photo illustration by Megan Tuin '21.

How Do You Choose to Remember Kobe Bryant?

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor In Chief
February 5, 2020

David O’Keefe ‘23 bursts through the “Go Jags!” banner in the gym during his team’s introduction at the First Annual Unified Basketball Game Jan. 22. In the past, the Unified Basketball team’s basketball hoops were trash cans, but their equipment was upgraded with adapted basketball hoops for optimum accessibility for all students. “We’re trying to change the culture of Unified Basketball. Every day, it’s a challenge for them to be heard, to be respected and to compete in sports, but they push themselves every day past all those challenges,” Unified Basketball Coach Jerome Price said.

A Slam Dunk for SSN Programs: The First Annual Unified Basketball Game Recap

by Kira Zizzo and Emily Wilson
January 24, 2020

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