A roundup of the 2019 Colorado high school state wrestling tournament

Happy Monday, Omelette readers! History was made this weekend in the Colorado high school state wrestling tournament in the Pepsi Center.

A three wrestlers won their fourth state title this season, becoming the 22nd, 23rd and 24th student-athletes to do the mark. And for the first time in the championship ’s 84-year history, a female wrestler placed in the competition (and it happened twice).

Here’s a look at what you may have missed:

Cohlton Schultz, greatest wrestler in Colorado history? Ponderosa senior wins fourth 5A title.
Pueblo County’s Brendon Garcia fights off the flu and his rival to win 4th wrestling state title.
Two Colorado wrestlers made history becoming the first girls to put at the state tournament. “She’s powerful. She’s quick. She’s really good. ”
Michael Atencio caps perfect wrestling season with success in Class 2A championship.
“I did it for my father ”: Woodland Park’s Brady Hankin wins state wrestling title by dethroning the defending champ.
A Colorado Springs wrestler made history when he knocked himself out of the state tournament instead of wrestle a woman — he’d do it again.
The results from Day 3 of Colorado state wrestling championship .
For Colorado’s dominant small-school wrestling applications, consistency provides the framework for convention .
From homeless to the state tournament, Denver North heavyweight Max Tafoya has tunnel vision for success.
PHOTOS: Colorado high school wrestling state tournament 2019.
A list of every single one of Colorado’s four-time high school state wrestling champions.

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Must-Read
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) forces through a hit during batting practice at Salt River Fields on Feb. 19, 2019.
Perfect Rockies participant: Blackmon’s bat, Arenado’s glove, Freeland’s grit

Imagine the perfect Rockies participant. He’d be blessed with speed, power and be able to hit for average. He’d have the Midas touch with his glove and have a cannon for an arm. He’d be as tough as a diamond. And, oh yes, rsquo;d & he have the baseball instincts of, well, Nolan Arenado. Read …

David Zalubowski, The Associated PressDenver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, second from left, loses control of the ball while driving the lane between, from left, Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari, guard Garrett Temple and forward Montrezl Harrell at the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 123-96.
“He’s our best defender, up and down”: Gary Harris giving Nuggets a gridiron jolt

Whether it’s stepping into an open appearance that was 3-point or getting physical on the end, he’s made a direct impact in the two games since he’s returned. Read …

Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) during practice at Salt River Fields in Feb. 20, 2019.
Kiszla: What the Rockies can learn from Kyle Freeland to flip their October pain into playoff success

For the first time in franchise history, Colorado understands what it’s like to be eligible for the playoffs in two seasons. “We’re beginning to get good at having the expertise of Game No. 163,” general manager Jeff Bridich stated. Read …

Quick Hits

+ Scouting Combine Primer: Road to NFL draft takes league to Indianapolis.

+ Ramiel Tapia pushing hard for spot as Rockies’ fourth outfielder.

+ Singer: Isaiah Thomas, Gary Harris and Monte Morris at the same lineup? Nuggets are trying to make it work.

+ Chambers: Weak Western Conference could make NHL trade deadline less interesting for Avalanche and Co..

+ Kickin’ it with Kiz: Joe Flacco more rich, famous than Trevor Siemian. However, will Flacco be a more successful Broncos QB?

+ Saunders: 10 things the Rockies must do in order to win the National League West.

+ Why Evan Worthington’s 40-yard dash time could propel him up NFL draft boards.

+ Valor Christian’s Anna Hall set a national high school record in girls ’s pentathlon.

Post Mailbag forms

+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Singer here.

+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.

+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.

By The Numbers

98 mph

How fast Rockies right-hander Justin Lawrence’s sidearm fastball clocks at. The 6-foot-4 is on the fast track and bears watching during this spring training. Read …

Parting Shot
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMason looks for mock victims during avalanche training at Copper Mountain on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Mason is a avalanche rescue dog. He works five days a week at Copper Mountain with his handler Abby Seymour with whom he also lives.
A day in the life of a Colorado avalanche dog