Highlights from Monday's high school sports scene around the Pikes Peak region.
HOCKEY
Pueblo County 7, Liberty 5
At Pueblo Ice Arena: Pueblo County (6-8 overall, 5-6 Peak Conference) held off Liberty (4-10, 2-7) to keep the Hornets in the playoff hunt.
Pueblo County is two points behind Heritage for the final playoff spot.
Nathan Watts scored four goals for the Lancers.
Heritage 10, Rampart 0
At Sertich Ice Center: Troy Ciccarelli notched a hat trick, Nathan Compton had two goals and an assist, and Charles Stewart dished out four assists to lead Heritage (9-7 overall, 6-4 Peak Conference) past Rampart (2-14, 1-9).
Rams goalie Jimmy Grosklaus made 35 saves.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Arapahoe 66, Palmer 37
At Arapahoe: Arapahoe (15-4) hit seven 3-pointers and the Warriors cruised past Palmer (10-10).
Palmer was held to seven points in the first quarter and eight in the fourth. Arapahoe led 33-17 at the half.
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