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.
Congratulations to the Riverdale Ridge girls and Resurrection Christian boys basketball teams for winning the CHSAA 4A 2024 high school basketball state titles.
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.
I photographed the Colorado high school softball tournament for the 10th consecutive year. Congrats to Columbine who beat Douglas County in 5A and Lutheran who beat Holy Family in 4A. There were some great moments in the tournament. Horizon squandered a 8-0 lead in the top half of the 7th inning in its first round match-up with Arvada West only to win in in the 10th on a walk off homer. Lutheran’s Hailey Maestretti struck out 17 of the 26 batters she faced en route to a 3-0 shutout of Holy Family in the 4A final. Erie made it close in an upset bid over #1 seed Columbine only to go down to defeat 3-2. A close play at the plate was the difference as a runner was called out.
Congratulations to Kent Denver and Northfield for taking home the CHSAA 3A and 4A girl’s soccer titles last night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Kent used a dominant first half to roll past Jefferson Academy 3-0 and Northfield survived a second half onslaught by Windsor to escape with the 0-0 win in penalty kicks. The Northfield goalie was the hero on the night stopping several point blank shots and 2 shots in the penalty kicks.
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Kent Denver vs Jefferson Academy in the CHSAA 3A girl’s soccer title game
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
Windsor vs Northfield in the CHSAA 4A girl’s soccer title game.
The Colorado high school softball playoffs were exciting as usual in 2021. Holy Family defeated D’Evelyn in the 4A final while Legend blanked Horizon in the 5A final. It’s always a fun 2-day tournament that’s filled with emotion.
It was a beautiful fall day for the Colorado 4A softball finals at Aurora Sports Park. Holy Family took home the crown, defeating Mead 9-6 in the final. The road to the title was a tough one for Holy Family as it had to overcome a 6-1 deficit in the semifinal matchup with D’Evelyn. Holy Family used the long ball to power its offense on the day. A first inning grand slam set the tone against Mead, putting the Tigers ahead 4-0.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
4A softball finals between Holy Family and Mead. Holy Family won 9-6.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Mead and Wheat Ridge. Mead won 15-9.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
Colorado 4A softball semifinal between Holy Family and D’Evelyn.
The Erie High School softball team got hot at the right time. Ranked as only a #14 seed entering the Colorado State High School softball tournament, Erie faced long odds to capture its 12th title. But after defeating defending champion Holy Family (#2 seed) and Golden (#1 seed), Erie earned every bit of its record 12th title. Using the long ball 4 times, Erie prevailed 13-9 in eight innings.
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Erie-Golden 4A CHSAA Softball Final 2019
Grandview defeated Arapahoe high school last night, 2-1 to take home the CHSAA 5A girl’s soccer championship for the 4th time in 5 years while Cheyenne Mountain used a late goal to defeat Evergreen by the same score in the 4A final.
I photographed the 2018 CHSAA softball championships once again this year. This is the 5th consecutive year I have covered this event. This year’s games weren’t quote as dramatic as last year’s finals, but the games were still filled with exciting moments. Congratulations to Legend which repeated as 5A champs by defeating Cherokee Trail 8-4. Holy Family took home the 4A crown by defeating Mountain View 10-3.
