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How about those BRONCOS? The win streak has eclipsed double digits, and I must admit: I’m started to really Bo-lieve in this team. Fun stuff. On the high school front, we have rivalry games, career milestones, scores and more below!

-John

Standley Lake 63, Niwot 20

D’Evelyn 40, Lakewood 30

Eagle Ridge Academy 50, Valley 9

The Academy 42, Fort Lupton 31

Arvada West 53, Sheridan 45

Ralston Valley 68, Evergreen 40

Frederick 56, Grand Junction 43

Chatfield 87, Heritage 61

Ralston Valley 68, Doherty 38

D’Evelyn 56, Mead 41

Arvada West 61, Sheridan 43

Conifer 66, Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 33

Horizon 67, Fairview 51

Prairie View 68, Boulder 59

Not a bad early Christmas present 🎅 — Columbine senior Cash Boykin got an early Christmas present on Dec. 11. Midway through the second quarter, an emphatic dunk by the senior captain put Rebels’ basketball star into an elite fraternity.

He’s now above 1,000 career points in his high school career!

A one-sided rivalry — For the second time in a week, Northglenn showed Thornton who was the dominant squad in the crosstown rivalry. But next year, Thornton will move into the Norsemen’s league, adding a new layer of combustion for this spicy matchup.

For now, Northglenn owns all bragging rights.

Columbine girls hoops improves to 4-0 after surviving Mullen: The Rebels are rolling to start the season.

Mayle, Norsemen basketball light up crosstown rival Thornton: Northglenn basketball is off to a hot start after beating rival Thornton twice in a week.

Orediggers end 2025 season in NCAA tourney’s second round: A promising season came to a close in the tournament for the Colorado School of Mines’ volleyball squad.

National chess master visits middle school chess club: An expert in chess came to a mountain middle school to share his skills with aspiring young chess players.

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