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.
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.
Boulder sets its all-time record for snowfall in a winter with this past storm. The spring snow storm dumped 15 inches on the city bringing the annual total to 151 inches. April has been a very snowy month so far. It was a beautiful morning to be outside despite the 5 degree temperatures. I am not a big fan of spring snow, but I know the snow is great for the plants. Can’t wait for the wildflowers to show up in June!
I photographed Colorado’s men’s basketball games vs Arizona State and Arizona this past weekend. Colorado beat #4 ASU and #14 Arizona in consecutive games. It was the first time in programs history the the Buffs had defeated teams ranked in the top 15 in consecutive games. Colorado beat ASU Thursday 90-81 and the confidence from the win carried over to Saturday’s game against Arizona. The Buffs jumped out to a big lead and led by 16 at the half on 64% shooting. The Buffs called off and had lots of turnovers in the second half as Arizona’s prize recruit Deandre Ayton scored 21 of his 26 points in the second half. But Colorado hung on for the win 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Colorado head coach Tad Boyle calls out a play in the first half against Arizona at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77 to defeat a top 15 team for the second time in three nights.
January 6, 2018: Arizona head coach Sean Miller barks out orders in the first half against Colorado at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Colorado’s Dallas Walton dunks as Arizona’s Deandre Ayton watches in the first half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Colorado’s Namon Wright puts up a shot over Arizona’s Dylan Smith in the first half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Allonzo Trier is cut off by Colorado’s Dominique Collier (15) and Tyler Bey (1) in the first half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Rawle Alkins puts up a shot over two Colorado defenders in the second half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Dusan Ristic comes down with a rebound in the second half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Deandre Ayton battles Colorado’s Dallas Walton for a lose ball at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s bench celebrates a dunk by teammate Deandre Ayton in the second half against Colorado at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Parker Jackson-Cartwright has his shot blocked by Colorado’s George King in the second half at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Colorado fans cheer a blocked shot against Arizona at the Coors Event Center in Boulder.
January 6, 2018: Arizona’s Deandre Ayton jams one home against Colorado at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Arizona head coach Sean Miller tells an offical he missed a call in the second half against Colorado at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: Colorado’s McKinley Wright reaches for a loose ball in the second half against Arizona at the Coors Event Center in Boulder. Colorado won 80-77.
January 6, 2018: A Colorado fan heckles the Wildcat bench before the game against Arizona at the Coors Event Center in Boulder.
January 4, 2018: ASU’s Kodi Justice drives past Colorado’s Namon Wright in the second half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
January 4, 2018: ASU’s Remy Martin tries to sneak under Colorado’s Dallas Walton in the second half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
January 4, 2018: ASU’s Mickey Mitchell slams one home against Colorado in the second half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
January 4, 2018: Colorado’s Namon Wright dunks one against Arizona State in the first half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
January 4, 2018: Colorado’s George King puts up a shot over several ASU defenders in the first half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
January 4, 2018: ASU head coach Bobby Hurley aargues a foul call with a referee during the game against Colorado in the second half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81, in overtime.
January 4, 2018: ASU head coach Bobby Hurley can’t figure out why a foul wasn’t called against Colorado in the first half. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81, in overtime.
January 4, 2018: ASU’s Kodi Justice is cut off on the baseline in overtime by Colorado’s Namon Wright. The Buffs hung on to win, 90-81.
USC defeated Colorado in football 38-24 at Folsom Field. USC quarterback Sam Darnold looks like the real deal as he threw for over 300 yards and ran for a long touchdown.
November 11, 2017: A young Colorado fan gets abetter view of action atop her dad’s shoulders before the game against USC at Folsom Field.
November 11, 2017: A Colorado cheerleader dances before the game against USC at Folsom Field.
November 11, 2017: Colorado mascot Ralphie the Buffalo runs on the field during halftime of the game against USC at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders get the crowd fired up before the game against USC at Folsom Field.
November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders get the crowd fired up before the game against USC at Folsom Field.
November 11, 2017: A USC fan celebrates his team’s pick six touchdown at the end of the first half against Colorado at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC cheerleaders perform at halftime against Colorado at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold lofts a pass over Colorado’s Rick Gamboa in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman catches a touchdwon over Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman catches a touchdwon over Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman (6) celebrates his first half touchdown against Colorado with teammates Nico Falah (74) and Toa Lobendahn (50) in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold lscrambles to avoid Colorado’s Drew Lewis in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado kick returner Devin Ross returns the kickoff against USC at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC offensive linemen CToa Lobendahn looks to make a block against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC defensive back Isaiah Langley checks Colorado’s Bryce Bobo in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Josh Fatu battles Colorado’s Gerrad Kough in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado’s Afolab Laguda breaks up a pass intended for USC’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green batles Colorado’s Gerrad Kough in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC wide receiver Deontay Burnett is tackled after a long reception by a Colorado defender in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC lineman Andrew Vorhees looks to make a block against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold celebrates a second half touchdown against Colorado with teammate Tyler Vaughns at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold celebrates a second half touchdown against Colorado with teammate Tyler Petite at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC’s Jack Jones (25) and Matt Lopes (37) celebrate a nice special teams play against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado wideout Juwann Winfree hauls in a touchdown against USC in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold avoids a pack of Colorado defenders to gain a first down in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones breaks the tackle of Colorado’s Evan Worthington in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones breaks into the open field against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones stiff arms Colorado’s Derek McCartney in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC’ defensive end Rasheem Green battles Colorado’s Josh Kaiser in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: A couple of brave Colorado fans go shirtless on a brisk night at Folsom Field. Colorado lost to USC, 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the game against USC at Folsom Field.
November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones stiff arms a Colorado defender in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold scrambles trying to avoid the Colorado rush in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24 behind a strong game from Darnold.
November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold gets ready to throw a pass against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24 behind a strong game from Darno.ld
November 11, 2017: USC wide out DEontay Burnett turns up field after a catch against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado QB Steven Montez drops back to pass as Aaron Haigler looks to throw a block against USC in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: Colorado QB Steven Montez looks to escape USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green celebrates a big play against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
November 11, 2017: USC wide out Tyler Vaughns goes up high over Colorado’s Dante Wigley to snare a pass in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.
The boy’s soccer game between Boulder and Legacy high schools was a classic tonight. Legacy defeated the reigning 5A state champs, 2-1. The game was filled with some great action and one of the most intense goal celebrations I’ve seen by the Legacy players. Let’s hope these two teams meet again in the playoffs.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer. Legacy won, 2-1.
September 12, 2017: Boulder @ Legacy boy’s soccer
Colorado football is back in the national spotlight for the first time in over a decade after defeating the Cougars 38-24 Saturday at Folsom Field.  I photographed the Colorado Washington State football game and it featured a number of big plays and a fair number of near misses  There had to be at least a half dozen overthrows or dropped passes on long throws.  But all in all it was an exciting game to cover.
We had a nice foggy morning yesterday which quickly cleared. Â Frost was frozen to everything! Â I quickly hopped in a car and headed to Boulder to do some photography. Â I stopped at Sawmill Ponds on the eastern side of Boulder. Â The area has a number of trails around small ponds. Â Of particular interest was the abundance of dead grass and weeds with seed pods still on. Â This made for great closeup photography. Â Frozen frost provides some amazing subjects. The frost crystals were huge. Of course I had to work fast. Â The conditions only lasted a couple of hours before the sun started to melt everything.
