Peak Performers 2017/2018
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Portraits of the top local prep athletes who have won a weekly and annual Peak Performer award.
Running back Julian Cooks of Doherty High School is posed for a portrait at the high school football field on Monday September 4, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Cooks was the peak performer of the week as he rushed 303 yards and completed five touchdowns in a 83-55 win over Rangeview High School last Friday September 1. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
Running back Julian Cooks of Doherty High School is posed for a portrait at the high school football field on Monday September 4, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Cooks was the peak performer of the week as he rushed 303 yards and completed five touchdowns in a 83-55 win over Rangeview High School last Friday September 1. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
Sand Creek's Alan Bautista is this week's Peak Performer of the Week. Bautista scored two goals and had two assists against Mesa Ridge in the Scorpions' 7-1 win. Bautista posed for the photo Monday Sept. 11, 2017, at Sand Creek High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
- CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE
Cheyenne Mountain 220-pound wrestler Deonte Bridges is this week's Peak Performer. Bridges, pictured Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Cheyenne Mountain High School, won the Old Chicago NCCT Tournament in Greeley. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
- CHRISTIAN MURDOCK
Cheyenne Mountain 220-pound wrestler Deonte Bridges is this week's Peak Performer. Bridges, pictured Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Cheyenne Mountain High School, won the Old Chicago NCCT Tournament in Greeley. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
- CHRISTIAN MURDOCK
Field Hockey: Jordyn Isner, Palmer Ridge As a Palmer Ridge field hockey player, nothing comes easy. The Bears boast a program that regularly advance to the state title game with high-caliber talent. So during her first two seasons at Palmer Ridge, Jordyn Isner mostly contributed after coming off bench. Still, she finished with six goals last season. But she knew she could be more and do more... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
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3A-1A Girls' Volleyball: Christine Ajayi, CSCS Christine Ajayi does whatever it takes to help her team. Which, in her senior year, meant stepping into a new role and out of the spotlight.... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
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Softball: Corah Price, Discovery Canyon It was hard to ignore Corah Price’s presence. This past season, she was the Discovery Canyon pitcher who stood 6 feet tall in the circle. Besides that, she could throw hard and fast and there was no denying that she was the star of the team... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
Boys' Golf: Brandon Bervig, Liberty A year made a huge difference for Brandon Bervig and his golf game. Two seasons ago, the Liberty golfer advanced to the Class 5A state tournament only to finish tied for 49th in a field of 80. It was his first time on such a big stage, and he said he felt as if he didn’t belong there.... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- AlexMax
Boys' Cross Country: Mason Norman, The Classical Academy The Classical Academy cross country runner Mason Norman surprised himself when he ended his sophomore season with an individual and team title at the state meet... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- AlexMax
Girls' Cross Country: Isabella Prosceno, Palmer Ridge Isabella Prosceno’s leap into the area cross country spotlight might have surprised some, but it came as no shock to those in certain running circles... Click her to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
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5A-4A Girls' Volleyball: Mara Abernethy, Coronado Although the Coronado volleyball team has found success the past four years, the Cougars - who find themselves in the mix for a 5A state championship over and over again - tend to fly under the radar in the Pikes Peak region with 4A volleyball dynasty in Lewis-Palmer down the road. But that doesn’t bother senior outside hitter Mara Abernethy, who was selected The Gazette Preps 5A-4A Volleyball Peak Performer of the Year.... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
3A-1A Football: Ty Evans, Palmer Ridge With the minutes ticking down in the second quarter of a 3A state semifinal game, Palmer Ridge football fans collectively held their breath. Ty Evans, the three-star quarterback recruit, captain, and leader of the unbeaten Bears was down, writhing in pain on the sideline.... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- AlexMax
Boys' Soccer: Garrett Kramer, Sand Creek The Sand Creek soccer team started the season with the one-word motto: “believe.” Belief was a necessity if the Scorpions wanted to reach their lofty goals of winning a league and state title after Sand Creek narrowly missed the playoffs in 2016. Senior striker Garrett Kramer instilled faith in his teammates by scoring 21 goals and adding seven assists as the Scorpions cruised to a 10-0 start... Click here to read more Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- AlexMax
Boys' Tennis, Singles: Nick Lorenz, Discovery Canyon Nick Lorenz doesn’t want sympathy. He knows he could have done better. The Discovery Canyon junior boys’ singles player fell short again of the state title, finishing fourth in No. 1 singles at the Class 4A tournament. He lost in the semifinals and then to Colorado Academy’s Richter Jordaan in the third-place match... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brwonlie, The Gazette
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Boys' Doubles Tennis: Grant Leap and Michael Dashiell, Cheyenne Mountain When the stakes are high, don’t always expect Cheyenne Mountain senior Michael Dashiell and junior Grant Leap to take the situation too seriously. As the No. 2 doubles team for the Indians this past season, they were known not to let the pressure take over.... Click here to read more. Photo illustration by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette
- AlexMax
Lindsey Immel, Allana Clarke, Edenna Chen and Catriona Clarke of Rampart High School won the swimming relay at the State Championship to help their school clinch their first championship, and are the Peak Performers of the week. Photographed at the Rampart High School pool on Monday, February 12, 2018. (Nadav Soroker, The Gazette)
- NADAV SOROKER
Lindsey Immel, Allana Clarke, Edenna Chen and Catriona Clarke of Rampart High School won the swimming relay at the State Championship to help their school clinch their first championship, and are the Peak Performers of the week. Photographed at the Rampart High School pool on Monday, February 12, 2018. (Nadav Soroker, The Gazette)
- NADAV SOROKER
Catriona Clarke, Edenna Chen, Allana Clarke and Lindsey Immel of Rampart High School won the swimming relay at the State Championship to help their school clinch their first championship, and are the Peak Performers of the week. Photographed at the Rampart High School pool on Monday, February 12, 2018. (Nadav Soroker, The Gazette)
- NADAV SOROKER
Catriona Clarke, Edenna Chen, Allana Clarke and Lindsey Immel of Rampart High School won the swimming relay at the State Championship to help their school clinch their first championship, and are the Peak Performers of the week. Photographed at the Rampart High School pool on Monday, February 12, 2018. (Nadav Soroker, The Gazette)
- NADAV SOROKER
Vista Ridge high jumper Raymon Harper is the Peak Performer this week. He cleared 6 feet, 10 inches on Saturday, which is the best jump in the state so far this season. Monday, April 2, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
- JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE
Vista Ridge high jumper Raymon Harper is the Peak Performer this week. He cleared 6 feet, 10 inches on Saturday, which is the best jump in the state so far this season. Monday, April 2, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
- JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE
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Harrison sprinter Ereana McCallister is the Peak Performer this week. Monday, April 16, 2018. . (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
- JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE
Rampart softball player Shelby Shepherd is the Peak Performer this week. Monday, August 28, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
- JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE
Rampart softball player Shelby Shepherd is the Peak Performer this week. Monday, August 28, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
- JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE
Running back Julian Cooks of Doherty High School is posed for a portrait at the high school football field on Monday September 4, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Cooks was the peak performer of the week as he rushed 303 yards and completed five touchdowns in a 83-55 win over Rangeview High School last Friday September 1. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
Running back Julian Cooks of Doherty High School is posed for a portrait at the high school football field on Monday September 4, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Cooks was the peak performer of the week as he rushed 303 yards and completed five touchdowns in a 83-55 win over Rangeview High School last Friday September 1. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette).
- DOUGAL BROWNLIE
Sand Creek's Alan Bautista is this week's Peak Performer of the Week. Bautista scored two goals and had two assists against Mesa Ridge in the Scorpions' 7-1 win. Bautista posed for the photo Monday Sept. 11, 2017, at Sand Creek High School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
- CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE
Corah Price, senior pitcher for the Discovery Canyon Thunder, is the prep sports peak performer for the week, photographed on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)
- NADAV SOROKER, THE GAZETTE
Corah Price, senior pitcher for the Discovery Canyon Thunder, is the prep sports peak performer for the week, photographed on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)
- NADAV SOROKER, THE GAZETTE
Corah Price, senior pitcher for the Discovery Canyon Thunder, is the prep sports peak performer for the week, photographed on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (The Gazette, Nadav Soroker)
- NADAV SOROKER, THE GAZETTE