The irony is not lost on Wesley VanMatre when he climbs atop the medal stand. On Saturday night, the John Mall High School wrestler turned into a four-time state winner. As a kid, VanMatre was a reluctant grappler. “It seemed like I hated it ” VanMatre mentioned of wrestling. “I only stuck by it, kept
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The Colorado high school wrestling state championships take place Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Pepsi Center in Denver. Our staff will be present during the weekend providing live coverage. See this page for the most recent updates and outcomes. In addition, real-time Tweets from reporters across the country are in the
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Pavel Francouz of the Colorado Avalanche had among their most effective personal days for any goaltender on Friday, signing a big expansion and earning a large shutout for his team. For the time being , he’s his team but the Avalanche might be on the lookout for aid in net. Francouz Inks Extension Francouz’s day.
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When the final mats are rolled up inside Pepsi Center after the 2020 CHSAA state champions are crowned, a new era of Colorado high school wrestling officially begins. One of the strongest senior classes in recent history — Andy Garcia (Pueblo East), Wesley VanMatre (John Mall), Dominick Serrano (Windsor), Isaiah Salazar (Windsor) and others —
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After winning the first country title in program history last year, Pueblo East’s nation tournament dreams this weekend are directed by two friends who are instances in contrast. Andy Garcia, a champion, aims to combine Colorado wrestling’s club using a fourth name in the Class 4A 285-pound mount Saturday in Pepsi Center. Along with Aaden
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The numbing despair had yet to fully fade Thursday for its Weld Central wrestling team as it began the CHSAA state championships. But the Class 3A app from Keenesburg came together at the Pepsi Center to pay tribute using a group mantra printed on Weld Central warmup shirts: #LeviStrong. Levi Gerkin, also a sophomore 145-pound
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Country-pop crossover royalty Rascal Flatts will Draw its Life Is a Highway Tour to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Oct. 7, Using opener King Calaway. Tickets for the farewell tour, as it’s being sold, are on sale in 10 a.m. Feb. 21. ($39.25-$109.25, axs.com) Having tucked plenty of sold-out runs in Red Rocks Amphitheatre under its
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Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his entire 2020 North American tour, that had been rescheduled from this past year. The metal legend will instead use the opportunity to seek medical care from Europe, following his latest revelation that he’s battling Parkinson’s disorder . The cancellation comes later Ozzy had hinted that he may not be able
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To get Dylan Zimmerman, it’d be special to progress in his Class 2A mount into the coveted “Parade of Champions” which presents the finalists Saturday night at the Pepsi Center. But to walk under the lights together with his dad and coach, Mark, who has been battling with cancer for over three decades? That’s exactly
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The Weeknd is hitting on the street. The “Blinding Lights” singer shown on Thursday (February 20) that he’ll be embarking on a headline planet tour, kicking off this June. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of The Weeknd Even the 57-date After Hours Tour will “showcase state of the art production and one of the
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