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Bond, contrast between Pueblo East’s Andy Garcia and Aaden Valdez apparent as both wrestlers advance to state finals again

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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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Class 3A wrestling: Weld Central pays tribute to fallen teammate with #LeviStrong message

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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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With dad battling cancer, Hayden’s Dylan Zimmerman aims for a Parade of Champions showing for both of them

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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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Nathan MacKinnon reaches milestone as Avalanche defeats Islanders 3-1

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In winning trend Wednesday night, Nathan MacKinnon attained a Hall of Fame-backed milestone with his 50th point of the season, becoming just the third Avalanche participant to produce 50 points in 3 consecutive seasons. Merely club legends Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg had done this before, together using Sakic (1998-2002) and Forsberg (1995-99) — both
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Cherokee Trail two-sport star Sam Hart enters state tournament undefeated and a favorite to win Cougars’ first title

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For all Sam Hart has accomplished in his training careerhe s driven by what he and his college haven’t completed. The Cherokee Trail junior is the preferred at the Class 5A 220-pound mount when the CHSAA country tournament opens Thursday at Pepsi Center. On those mats Hart intends to become the first individual state winner
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Nikola Jokic turns 25 tomorrow. Here’s what you may not know about the Nuggets’ all-star center.

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AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of this Denver Nuggets smiles in the hallway before taking the courtroom ahead of the first quarter against the LA Clippers on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Happy (early) birthday, Big Honey! Nuggets center Nikola Jokic turns 25. To observe, here’take a peek at some facts concerning the two-time
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Avalanche’s Martin Kaut on NHL debut: “Dream come true for me”

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Martin Kaut was one of the last two Avalanche players to step off the ice Wednesday to conclude that a morning skate in the Pepsi Center. He wanted to soak in each second to prepare for his NHL debut that would occur Wednesday night against the New York Islanders. Kaut, 20, is Colorado’s 2018 draft
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Tampa Bay extends win streak to 11 with overtime goal to beat Avalanche

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Lightning struck twice at the Pepsi Center on Monday night. To begin with, Avalanche first-line winger Mikko Rantanen was triggered into the end boards in the next stage and didn’t go back. Colorado’s highest-paid participant be out “weeks” using a shoulder injury. And then the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning got a sleek breakaway goal from
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Kiszla: With loss of Avs star Mikko Rantanen to serious injury, the pressure’s on Joe Sakic to make trade deadline deal

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We find out if the Avalanche is so serious about becoming a Stanley Cup contender, or if director Joe Sakic is content to play for next year. The NHL trade deadline is Feb. 24. As presently constructed, the Avs are great enough to break the heart. His action (or inaction) will speak louder than words
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CHSAA state wrestling tournament: Schedule, ticket info and individuals, teams to watch

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The 2020 CHSAA state are upon us, with the tournament running Thursday through Saturday in Pepsi Center in Denver. Here’s everything to understand: Schedule The action starts Thursday using 2A/3A preliminaries at 2 pm, followed by 4A/5A preliminaries in 6 pm On Friday, 2A/3A quarterfinals start at 9 a.m., with first-round consolation matches immediately after.
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