It was going to be long shot that #14 seed Riverdale Ridge could pull the upset against #3 Broomfield in the girl’s basketball Sweet 16 round. But it helps when you have the best player in the state in Brihanna Crittendon. The 6’3″ junior muscled her way through double teams all night to give the Ravens a thrilling 44-41 victory. Riverdale raced out to an early lead behind Crittendon to take an 8 point lead into halftime. The lead grew to as many as 15 in the 3rd quarter but that’ when Broomfield began to chip away. The Eagles would tie the game at 41 with just over a minute left. But after a free throw by Crittendon put the Eagles up one, 42-41, Broomfield committed a couple of costly turnovers including throwing a pass out of bounds after corralling a defensive rebound. Broomfield missed a tying three with a couple of ticks left and the celebration was on.
There is nothing better than an upset bid in sports. Last night, the Erie boy’s basketball team gave everything it had to take down ninth-ranked Horizon. But Erie’s dream died at the buzzer as Callen Gebhardt’s jumper in the lane rimmed out as time expired. The Hawks had led most of the night until Erie surged ahead 50-48, with under a minute left. But Horizon’s Noah Sokolowski hit a put back and converted the and 1 to put Horizon up 1, 51-50 with just a few seconds remaining.
Photographs from today’s NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Bo Nix continued to make improvements during his rookie season and the Broncos rolled 38-6.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) makes a throw in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Broncos mascot Miles goes crowd surfing in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: A young Broncos fan cheers on his team in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) looks for open field in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (29) in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: A Broncos cheerleader comes off the field in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) makes a catch as he is guarded by Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (29) in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) scrambles after a loose snap in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: A young Broncos fan and her dad cheer on the home team in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: An Atlanta fan tires to encourage his team in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) drops back to pass in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) sets to hurdle an Atlanta defender in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) celebrates his sack in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Broncos mascot Miles waves the Bronco flag atop Empower Field at Mile High in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch over Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Thunder, the Broncos mascot, gets a workout running on the field in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) takes a warmup toss before the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) rumbles into the end zone after a reception in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) takes a warmup toss before the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Two Broncos fans celebrate making the journey from Japan to attend the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Broncos mascot Miles waves a flag before the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning chats with a Broncos staffer before the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) signals first down after a catch in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
Frederick took on Northfield in the first round the CHSAA 4A football playoffs last night in what will be forever known as the snow bowl. As a snowstorm blew through dropping heavy wet snow, Frederick rolled at home behind a strong running game to take down Northfield 32-14 to advance to the second round.
The 2024 Colorado 5A softball finals were quite thrilling this year. Riverdale Ridge and Cherokee Trail both staged comebacks in the semifinals to set up their matchup in the final game. Riverdale hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to take down previously unbeaten Broomfield while Cherokee Trail hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to shock Legend. Riverdale made sure there was no drama in the final, jumping out to an 8-1 lead. They held on to grab an 8-4 victory over Cherokee Trail.
The Cherokee Trail centerfielder robs a Riverdale player of a home run as she goes over the fence to grab it in the 5A softball final.
Cherokee Trail bench cheers on its team against Riverdale in the 5A softball final.
A Riverdale player cheers on her team after hitting a double in the 5A championship softball game.
A Reversal player celebrates hitting a home run in the 5A championship softball game.
Two Reversal players celebrate a good play in the outfield in the 5A softball final.
Two Riverdale players hug after a big play in the field against Cherokee Trail in the finals.
A Riverdale player gets a hit in the softball final against Cherokee Trail.
The Cherokee Trail catcher celebrates after tagging out a Riverdale runner at the plate in the softball final.
The Riverdale 3rd baseman tries to snare a pop up in the softball championship final.
A Riverdale player gets a hit in the softball final against Cherokee Trail.
The Riverdale 2nd baseman turns a double play against Cherokee Trail in the softball final.
The 5A championship softball trophy.
The Riverdale Ridge softball team celebrates its victory in the 5A final.
Cherokee Trail players celebrate a run in the softball semifinals.
A Cherokee Trail player slides home ahead of the tag for the game’s first run against Legend in the softball semifinals.
A Cherokee Trail player gets a hit in the softball semifinal game against Legend.
A Legend softball player celebrates home run against Cherokee Trail in the semifinals.
The Legend softball team celebrates a home run against Cherokee Trail in the semifinals.
The Legend pitcher throws a pitch in the semifinal game against Cherokee Trail.
A Legend softball player rounds the bases after s a home run against Cherokee Trail in the semifinals.
The Legend softball team celebrates a home run against Cherokee Trail in the semifinals.
A Broomfield softball player gets a hit on the semifinal game against Riverdale.
The Riverdale catcher tries to snag a pop up in the championship final against Cherokee Trail.
A Riverdale player gets a hit against Broomfield in the semifinal game.
The Riverdale catcher celebrates her grand slam to give the Ravens the late lead in the softball semifinal game against Broomfield.
The Riverdale catcher celebrates her grand slam to give the Ravens the late lead in the softball semifinal game against Broomfield.
The Riverdale catcher celebrates her grand slam to give the Ravens the late lead in the softball semifinal game against Broomfield.
A Riverdale player does a dance at 2nd base after getting a big hit in the semifinal game against Broomfield.
The Riverdale catcher hits a grand slam to give the Ravens the late lead in the softball semifinal game against Broomfield.
Riverdale softball players celebrate their win in the softball semifinal game against Broomfield.
The Cherokee Trail catcher celebrates hitting a 3-run home run to give her team the win over Legend in the 5A softball semifinals.
The Cherokee Trail team celebrates a 3-run home run to give the team the win over Legend in the 5A softball semifinals.
Two Valor players celebrate a homer late in the Round of 16 game against Chaparral.
A Chaparral player celebrates a run late in the 8th inning against Valor. in the softball Round of 16.
A Valor pitcher throws a warmup pitch in the Round of 16 game against Chaparral..
A Valor softball player celebrates a home run in the Round of 16 game.
Two Valor softball players celebrate a home run in the Round of 16 game.
A Chaparral softball player tags out a Valor runner at the plate in the Round of 16 game against Valor.
A Chaparral softball player celebrates a run in the Round of 16 game against Valor.
A Chaparral softball player celebrates the go ahead run in the Round of 16 game against Valor.
An Arapahoe softball player celebrates her hoe run against Columbine in the Round of 16 matchup.
A Columbine softball player celebrates her homer against Araphoe in a Round of 16 game.
The Rock Canyon left fielder dives to make a catch against Broomfield in the Round of 16 .
A Broomfield player celebrates a double against Rock Canyon that put the Eagles up for good in the Round of 16 matchup.
A Broomfield softball player slides in safely at 3rd in a Round of 16 game against Rock Canyon.
The Rock Canyon softball pitcher throws a pitch against Broomfield in the Round of 16.
A Riverdale softball player slides in safely before the tag against Columbine in the quarterfinals.
Cherokee Trail celebrates a homer in the quarterfinals.
The Riverdale catcher tags out the Columbine baserunner in the quarterfinals.
The Columbine 3rd baseman fields a bunt.
A Riverdale player does a dance at 2nd after knocking in a run against Columbine in the quarterfinals.
A Reversal player hits a homer against Columbine in the quarterfinals.
A Reversal player celebrates hitting a homer against Columbine in the quarterfinals.
A Legend player beats the throw at 2nd in a Round of 16 game against Greeley West.
A Legend player celebrates her double in a Round of 16 game against Greeley West.
A Grand Junction Central player =gets a hit against Fruita in the Round of 16.
A Grand Junction Central player does a dance in an inning break against Fruita in a Round of 16 game.
A Grand Junction Central player hits a homer against Fruita in the Round of 16.
A Grand Junction Central player celebrates a homer against Fruita in the Round of 16.
The Colorado Kansas’s State Football game last night at Folsom Field was another thriller but this team the visiting team came away with the victory 31-28. Kansas State jumped out to an early 24-14 lead at halftime. Colorado suffered injuries to 4 receivers including its top two threats, Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn, Jr. Colorado rallied in the fourth quarter to take a late lead 28-24 after Kansas State threw an interception on 4 and six form the Colorado 31. but Kansas State went ahead on a 50 yard touchdown pass just seconds later. Colorado had one last chance but Shedder Sanders’ deep pass to Will Shepard was broken up on fourth and five. The Kansas State cornerback tackled Shepard before the ball arrived but no interference call was made.
October 12, 2024: A Colorado Buffalo helmet lays on the field before the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) looks to catch a ball during defensive drills as head coach Deion Sanders looks on before the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) does defensive drills as head coach Deion Sanders looks on before the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to his son Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: A Colorado fan tries to encourage the Buffs during warmups before the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant checks out the game during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Durant and the Suns were in town to play the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Denver Nugget Deandre Jordan has fun on the sideline during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: New Denver Nugget Russell Westbrook chats with reunited teammate Deandre Jordan during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State fans celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado fans boo Kansas State players faking injuries to slow the clock during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Samuel Okunlola (93) can’t stop Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: A Colorado cheerleader performs during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Shane Cokes (99) tries to put pressure on Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws a pass during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) looks to throw during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Malakai Murphy (31) just missed blocking the punt of Kansas State Wildcats place kicker Simon McClannan (35) during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) gets off a pass as Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Desmond Purnell (32) and Kansas State Wildcats defensive tackle Damian Ilalio (56) close in on him during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws a pass during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) catches a first down during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats running back Dylan Edwards (3) drops a pass as Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (7) defends during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws a pass over Colorado Buffaloes defensive end BJ Green II (35)during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (7) celebrates a pass breakup during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado fans cheer on their team during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws a ball over Colorado Buffaloes linebacker LaVonta Bentley (20) during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks to the locker room to have an injury checked out during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado fans have fun during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws a touchdown pass during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) celebrates his touchdown catch during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders congratulates Colorado Buffaloes guard Wyatt Hummel (70) after a touchdown during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws the ball over Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Desmond Purnell (32)) during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: A Kansas State fan poses with the mascot before the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats safety VJ Payne (19) celebrates a sack during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) cuts back during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado fans hope for a tee-shirt being thrown into the crowd during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (7) celebrates a sack on third down during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) breaks the tackle of Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (41)during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (7) celebrates a sack on third down during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws a ball over the outstretched hand of Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Brendan Mott (38) during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado fans get excited during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo (97) and Colorado Buffaloes cornerback DJ McKinney (8) congratulate teammate Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Colton Hood (3) for his interception during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) tries to escape Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Austin Romaine (45) during the first half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) scampers into the end zone for the winning score during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) walks off the field after throwing the winning touchdown pass during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) goes up to try and catch a fourth down heave as Kansas State Wildcats cornerback Keenan Garber (1) defends during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. The ball fell incomplete and no foul was called. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) asks the referee for an interference call after an incompletion sealed a Kansas State victory during the second half of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
October 12, 2024: A Kansas State fan celebrates her team’s victory at the end of the football game between Colorado and Kansas State in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
The last Rocky Mountain Showdown for five years between Colorado and Colorado State occurred last Saturday. Colorado shook off a lethargic first half and took advantage of two second half interceptions to surge to a 28-9 victory. Travis Hunter once again proved he is a unique player in college football, grabbing two touchdown catches and an interception. The interception was particularly athletic as he broke on the ball before the receiver and snatched it from his grasp. Colorado takes on Baylor this weekend at home.
September 14, 2024: A paratrooper looks to land in Canvass Field prior to the footbal game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders chats with a referee before the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State fans cheer on their team in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass during warmups before the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) tries to snag a throw during warm ups before the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State fans cheer a big play in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) is tackled by Colorado State Rams defensive back Jack Howell (17) in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State Rams wide receiver Tory Horton (14) celebrates making a tackle in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Former Rams quarterback Moses Moreno throws a pass to a fan during a contest in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. The pass was dropped. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State fans celebrate a big play in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders counsels his son, quarterback Shedder Sanders (2), during a timeout in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) is tackled by Colorado State Rams linebacker Buom Jock (8) after picking up a first down in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) scrambles in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State Rams quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) looks to make a throw in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State Rams wide receiver Armani Winfield (1) bobbles a ball as Colorado Buffaloes cornerback DJ McKinney (8) defends in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws a pass in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) catches a ball in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) blocks Colorado State Rams defensive lineman Kenyon Agurs (56) in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) drops back to pass in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) steps in front of Colorado State Rams wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) for an interception in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) steps in front of Colorado State Rams wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) for an interception in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State Rams quarterback Giles Pooler (12) rolls out in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado State cheerleaders do a tumbling routine in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches his second touchdown pass in the 2nd half of the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) makes a throw near the end zone in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) does a touchdown dance after his reception in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) hauls in a touchdown catch in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 14, 2024: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates his touchdown catch in the football game between Colorado and Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
Congratulations to the Riverdale Ridge girls and Resurrection Christian boys basketball teams for winning the CHSAA 4A 2024 high school basketball state titles.
The Colorado men’s basketball team continued its torrid offensive pace Friday night at home against Northern Colorado. A week after putting 90 points on last year’s finalist Miami, the Buffs put another 90 spot on the board, easily rolling past the Bears, 90-68. Even more impressive was the fact that the Buffs did it without sharp shooting forward Cody Williams who sat out his second straight game with a wrist injury. KJ Simpson went off for 21 while center Eddie Lampkin chipped in a double double of 10-10, including two monster dunks in the second half.
December 15, 2023: Northern Colorado Bears guard Langston Reynolds (3) drives against Colorado Buffaloes guard Julian Hammond III (3) in the first half of the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) goes in for a slam dunk in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard J’Vonne Hadley (1) blocks the shot of Northern Colorado Bears forward Saint Thomas (0) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O’Brien (0) fouls Northern Colorado Bears guard Langston Reynolds (3) in the first half of the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard J’Vonne Hadley (1) throws one down over Northern Colorado Bears forward Riley Abercrombie (22) in the first half of the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrates the opening bucket in the first half of the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Northern Colorado Bears guard Zach Bloch (11) shoots a three over Colorado Buffaloes guard Harrison Carrington (31) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Northern Colorado Bears guard Langston Reynolds (3) cant get past Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Northern Colorado Bears forward Saint Thomas (0) puts up a shot over Colorado Buffaloes guard J’Vonne Hadley (1) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Northern Colorado Bears forward Riley Abercrombie (22) shoots a three over Colorado Buffaloes guard Julian Hammond III (3) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) shoots a three in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O’Brien (0) shoots a three in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O’Brien (0) battles Northern Colorado Bears forward Saint Thomas (0) for a rebound in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) can’t save a ball from going out of bounds in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes forward Assane Diop (35) shoots a three in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard Julian Hammond III (3) drives past Northern Colorado Bears guard Dejour Reaves (2) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) puts up a layup over Northern Colorado Bears center Theo Hughes (32) in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) jams one home in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) puts in a layup in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
December 15, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) jams one home in the men’s basketball game between Colorado and Northern Colorado at the Coors Events center in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
It was time in Colorado football for the #2 seeds to finally get their due. Erie defeated #1 seed Palmer Ridge 20-6 to take the 4A title while Columbine ran all over Cherry Creek 28-14 to claim the 5A title. Columbine ended Creek’s bid to claim its fifth consecutive state title. Perhaps the most enduring scene of the day was Erie quarterback Blake Barnett holding the championship trophy aloft after barely being able to walk the last part of the game due to a badly sprained ankle.
A Palmer Ridge cheerleader tries to fire up the crowd in the 4A football final.
An Erie running back hurdles a Palmer Ridge defender in the 4A final.
Erie quarterback Blake Barnett throws a touchdown pass against Palmer Ridge to help Erie win 20-6 in the 4A final.
An Erie wide receiver celebrates his touchdown catch against Palmer Ridge in the 4A final.
Erie fans celebrate their state football championship over #1 seed Palmer Ridge.
Young Erie fans cheer on their team against Palmer Ridge in the 4A title football game.
The Palmer Ridge running back tries to stretch for a first down in the 4A final against Erie. Unfortunately for him, he was turned backwards and did not make the line to gain.
An Erie defender can’t quite catch Palmer Ridge quarterback in the 4A title game.
Erie QB Blake Barnett avoids a tackler in the 4A title game.
Erie running back Braylon Toliver breaks a long run for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to seal the victory over Palmer Ridge, 20-6.
Erie helmets dot the field at Canvas Stadium after the Tigers captured the 4A crown, defeating Palmer Ridge 20-6.
An Erie offensive lineman celebrates his team’s victory in the 4A final.
Erie quarterback Blake Barnett celebrates the Tigers’ 4A title as he holds up the championship trophy.
The Erie Tigers football team celebrate their upset win over Palmer Ridge.
Erie football team celebrates its win over Palmer Ridge with its fans.
Erie football team celebrates its win over Palmer Ridge in the 4A title game.
The referee does the opening coin toss in the 5A title game between Cherry Creek and Palmer Ridge.
Columbine cheerleaders have fun before the 5A final against Cherry Creek.
Cherry Creek fans have fun during the 5A title football game.
Cherry Creek fans have fun dancing during the 5A title game against Columbine.
Columbine running back Josh Snyder hurdles a Cherry Creek defender en route to the end zone in the 5A title game.
Snyder heads to the end zone in the 5A title game against Cherry Creek.
The Columbine quarterback and running back Josh Snyder celebrate a touchdown against Cherry Creek in the 5A final.
A Cherry Creek running back stiff arms a Columbine defender in the 5A title game. .
Cherry Creek QB rolls out in the 5A title game against Columbine.
The Cherry Creek QB looks to make a play against Columbine in the 5A title game.
Columbine fans cheer on their team against Cherry Creek in the 5A title football game.
A Cherry Creek defender knocks away a pass from the Columbine wide receiver in the 3rd quarter of the 5A final.
A Columbine defensive back almost snags an interception in the fourth quarter of the 5A final against Cherry Creek.
A Columbine defensive end battle a Cherry Creek lineman in the 5A final.
The Columbine head coach, Andy Lowry, celebrates his team’s victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
