Legacy defeated highly ranked Boulder 2-1 Thursday afternoon in boy’s soccer. The game was close throughout and Boulder appeared to have tied the game with 1:21 left but the goal was waived off after it was determined Boulder was offsides on the play. I’m sure both teams will go deep into the playoffs in a few weeks.
After nearly beating the #5 team in the country, Texas A&M last week, Colorado’s football team put up no fight this week in getting shut out by Minnesota 30-0. The Buffaloes offense looked as bad as it has in a decade and freshman quarterback Brendon Lewis looks lost on the field.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Treyson Potts (3) looks to avoid Colorado defenders in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Dimitri Stanley (14) breaks away from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (0) in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Boye Mafe (34) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Treyson Potts (3 )hurdles the tackle of Colorado Buffaloes safety Isaiah Lewis (23) in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota fans cheer on their team in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Colorado Buffaloes mascot Ralph runs on the filed before the second half of the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Thomas Rush (8) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) throws a pass in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) drops back to pass in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Dimitri Stanley (14) muffs a punt as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (0) provides coverage in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Dylan Wright (16) tries to haul in a pass over Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Nigel Bethel Jr. (27) in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Nate Landman (53) dives to tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mar’Keise Irving (4)in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 18, 2021: Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) causes Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) to fumble in the football game between Colorado and Minnesota at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Minnesota shut out Colorado 30-0. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
I photographed the craziest high school football game I’ve ever seen yesterday between Legacy and Fort Collins. Legacy jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the third quarter only to lose 30-29 behind a furious comeback by Fort Collins.
Fort Collins’s starting quarterback was injured on the first play of the second half. Ez Campos relieved and promptly was strip sacked in the endzone for a Legacy touchdown. His next play went for an interception. However, Fort Collins would rally as Legacy fumbled on its next two possessions. With Fort Collins trailing 23-16 with 3:45 remaining, Campos hooked up with Dorion McGarity for a 66-yard touchdown. Legacy answered on their next drive. Facing a 3rd and 25 from its own 47, the Legacy quarterback found Sam Winter over the middle. Winter broke several tackles on his way to the end zone for the go ahead score with 1:16 remaining. Unfortunately for Legacy, a bad snap spoiled the PAT. Then it was time for Campos and McGarity to work their magic again. With 45 seconds left, Campos heaved a pass deep over the middle that McGarity snared for another long TD, this one 67 yards. With the extra point, Fort Collins went ahead 30-29. Nicky McGuire sealed the win win an interception.
Fort Collins fans cheer on their team against Legacy
Fort Collins running back rips off a long run in the third quarter against Legacy.
Legacy QB runs for a first down in the third quarter against Fort Collins.
Legacy running back breaks a tackle in the fourth quarter against Fort Collins.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins QB Ez Campos celebrates his long touchdown throw to put the Lambkins ahead 30-29 against Legacy.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins receiver Dorion McGarity hauls in a 66-yard touchdown pass to pull Fort Collins even against Legacy in the fourth quarter.
Nicky Maguire’s interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire’s interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire celebrates his interception that sealed the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
I had the opportunity to photograph the Affiliated team participating in the TSRA softball tournament this weekend at Aurora Sports Park. Each member of the teams is an active participant or a family member in a 12-Step Recovery program. Teams from the Rocky Mountain region and Southwest were participating in the tournament. What a fun and positive way to promote sobriety. I hope to be able to photograph future games in this tournament. It was a lot of fun and the players looked like they were truly enjoying themselves.
Fairview took on Cherry Creek in the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final at the new Weidner Field in Colorado Springs Saturday. Fairview defeated Cherry Creek 2-0 to take home the trophy. It was a scoreless first half but Fairview’s Sebastien Mazur put a long kick past Cherry Creek goalie Knox Quarles to open the scoring. Fairview added a late goal to seal the win. This was the first athletic event to have full fan capacity at a CHSAA sponsored event since the Corona virus pandemic began.
The entrance to the new Weidner Field soccer stadium in Colorado Springs. Fairview won the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview 2-0.
The entrance to the new Weidner Field soccer stadium in Colorado Springs. Fairview The new Weidner Field soccer stadium in Colorado Springs. Fairview won the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview 2-0.
A game ball for the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Fairview student helps paint another students face during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Two Cherry Creek players talk strategy before the second half of the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Fairview player does a header during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Cherry Creek player does a header during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
The Cherry Creek goalie Knox Quarles makes a save during the second half of the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview’s Sebastien Mazur kicks it past a Cherry Creek defender for the first goal during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview’s Sebastien Mazur celebrates his goal in the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview’s Sebastien Mazur urges the crowd to yell louder after his goal put it up 1-0 during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview goalie Shane Williams save s shot during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview goalie Shane Williams save s shot during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Cherry Creek fan urges on his team during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Fairview defender kicks the ball out of his end during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
A Cherry Creek and Fairview player battle for the ball during the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
The championship trophies lay on the file of the new Weidner Field soccer stadium in Colorado Springs. Fairview won the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview 2-0.
CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview fans and players celebrate their victory in the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
Fairview players celebrate their victory in the CHSAA 5A boy’s soccer final between Cherry Creek and Fairview. Fairview won 2-0.
I photographed the Holy Family high school volleyball tournament yesterday held at Holy Family High school. It featured teams from around northern Colorado including Berthoud and Windsor. Since the weather was chilly outside, a spring volleyball tournament was a perfect diversion. Ordinarily scheduled for the fall, high school volleyball is being during season C during the spring of 2021. The matches were closely fought but Windsor came out on top defeating both Holy Family and Berthoud. The tournament gave me a chance to photograph in the auxiliary gym which is lit by LEDs and skylights in addition to the normal sodium vapor lights. It is insanely bright which made for some cool photos you ordinarily don’t get. The one drawback of the smaller gym is that I could not get above the net. I had to shoot from the floor.
I photographed the CHSAA 4A and 5A hockey finals this week held at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. All the contests were close. Valor Christian defeated #1 seeded Fort Collins 4-3 in the 5A contest while Battle Mountain staged a comeback in the 3rd period to edge edge #1 seeded Crested Butte 5-4 in overtime in the 4A affair.
Battle Mountain goalie stops a shot by Kent Denver in the 4A semifinal
A Battle Mountain player snatches a puck out of the air in the 4A semifinal
Battle Mountain goalie stops a shot by Kent Denver in the 4A semifinal
The Kent goalie stops a shot by Battle Mountain in the 4A semifinal
The Kent goalie stops a shot by Battle Mountain in the 4A semifinal
A Crested Butte player is checked by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
A Crested Butte player is checked by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
A Crested Butte player is checked by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
The Crested Butte goalie stops a shot by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
The Crested Butte goalie stops a shot by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
A Crested Butte player is checked by Cheyenne Mountain in the 4A semifinal
Crested Butte celebrates a goal in the 4A semifinal against Cheyenne Mountain
Battle Mountain celebrates a goal to tie the final against at 4-4 in the 3rd period against Crested Butte.
Battle Mountain celebrates its win over Crested in the 4A final in overtime.
Battle Mountain celebrates its win over Crested in the 4A final in overtime.
Crested Butte players celebrate a goal in the 2nd period against Battle Mountain in the 4A final.
Battle Mountain celebrates its win over Crested in the 4A final in overtime.
Battle Mountain celebrates its win over Crested in the 4A final in overtime.
Crested Butte player scores a goal in the 2nd period against Battle Mountain in the 4A final.
Fort Collins players celebrate a goal against Valor Christian in the 5A final.
Valor Christians players celebrate a goal against Fort Collins in the 5A final.
A Valor Christian player is checked by a Fort Collins player in the 5A final.
A Fort Collins player scores a goal against Valor Christian in the 5A final.
A Valor Christian player checks a Fort Collins player in the 5A final.
Valor Cristais celebrates its win over Fort Collins int he 5A final.
Valor Cristais celebrates its win over Fort Collins int he 5A final.
Every game top basketball recruit Baye Fall plays is worth the watch. Tuesday night against Prospect Ridge Academy, the Lutheran sophomore put on a show. The 6′-10″ Fall dominated the interior and had 9 dunks in helping his team rout the Miners in Broomfield.
Baye Fall jams one home against Prospect Ridge Academy in 3A action as Lutheran won easily.
Baye Fall jams one home against Prospect Ridge Academy in 3A action as Lutheran won easily.
Baye Fall shoots the ball against Prospect Ridge Academy in 3A action as Lutheran won easily.
Baye Fall jams one home against Prospect Ridge Academy in 3A action as Lutheran won easily.
Baye Fall jams one home against Prospect Ridge Academy in 3A action as Lutheran won easily.
It was great to see high school basketball being played again in Colorado. I covered the game between Broomfield and Boulder Friday night. I was treated to a great game as Boulder eked out a victory, 51-50, on a free throw to break the tie with 8 seconds left. I’m sure the players don’t find it easy to play in masks and without fans, but the game was still enjoyable nonetheless. I can’t wait to cover more basketball games this winter.
I photographed the NCAA football game between Colorado and Utah today. I had to shoot from the stands due to COVID-19 restrictions and that was certainly a new experience. It gave a whole new perspective and it made following the action somewhat easier since I go all along the yard lines. I missed out on the shots from behind the end zone but I was still able to capture some cool shots. I have to admit it was odd having no fans, students, cheerleaders, or marching bands.
Unfortunately, CU lost the game 38-21 after jumping out to a 21-10 lead at the start of the second half. Utah is the Buffaloes’ kryptonite I guess now having lost 4 straight to the Utes.
