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MILAN - This week, as millions cast their eyes on the Winter Olympics in Milan, one local, Stacy Gaskill, learned firsthand how difficult the pressure of the Olympic stage could be.

The Golden native and University of Colorado-Boulder student was in the mixed team snowboard cross quarterfinals when she “caught a snow shake” and lost her balance, falling to the ground to end her team’s day and 2026 Olympic goals.

"I got stuck on the inside, and I didn't let it run out, and I knew better. I felt good in training, and I know what I can do on this course, and so to not be able to put down a run, back up (teammate Nathan Pare’s) incredible run, it is really hard,” the two-time Olympian said, fighting back tears. “I wanted to do it for Nate. I wanted to do it for me. I wanted to do it for our whole team. I didn't get that chance and that's something I'll fight with for a while.”

🏂 Snowboard cross involves four athletes going head-to-head down a course with varying terrain, including plenty of jumps, bumps, twists and turns. After a time trial to seed the racers, the medals are determined by a round-by-round elimination process.

Catch Gaskill’s full story on TheGoldenTranscript.com this Wednesday!

⛹‍♀️ ALONE ATOP THE MOUNTAIN — Coming into Riverdale Ridge girls basketball’s matchup against Boulder last week, Ravens star Brihanna Crittendon needed just 56 points to eclipse the legendary Tracy Hill’s all-time record.

Two brilliant performances, against Boulder (31 points in an 84-35 win), and Monarch (26 points in a 76-32 win on Valentine’s Day), Crittendon is the new all-time leading scorer among boys and girls in Colorado high school history at 2,936 points. With two games remaining in the regular season, the University of Texas commit could even get to 3,000.

“I put her on the top (of Colorado girls basketball history),” Riverdale Ridge coach Tim Jones said. “When you think statistically, when she’s done something that nobody else has done, I think with my unbiased opinion, just looking at the statistics, she’s on top. As long as she continues to grow and fight and get better, that’s been a real big thing for us.”

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HIGH SCHOOL SHREDDING — As I’m sure many of you know well, it’s been a less than stellar year for snowboarding and skiing along the Front Range. It’s hard to even convince yourself to leave Denver when you wake up and it’s 60 degrees! This is my second year with an Ikon Pass and I’m doing my best to regret buying it considering this winter’s lack of snow. This made me curious … How has it affected high school teams?

State championships for high school ski teams are at Vail on Feb. 18-19. Howell explained how the resort is scrambling to make sure the venue is ready for state.

“We’re sort of just getting by on the skin of our teeth to get this season finished without any cancelations,” Howell said.

🏀 Ralston Valley reaches 20-win mark: The Mustangs became the first Class 6A boys basketball team to eclipse 20 wins during the 2025-26 season. Last season, the Mustangs went 23-3 before bowing out of the 6A state tournament in the quarterfinals to a loss to Jeffco rival Valor Christian. Read the full story ➡

🏊‍♀ Broomfield swimming and diving claims first-ever state title: The Eagles won the meet with 367 total points for their first-ever team title in girls swimming. Cheyenne Mountain finished second with 264 points, followed by Golden in third with 241 points. Read the full story ➡

🏈 Former Adams City athlete turns coach at his alma mater: After running track and playing football for the Eagles for four seasons, Carlos Barrera is back at his alma mater sidelines as a wide receivers coach. Read the full story ➡

🏀 Evergreen boys hoops routs Littleton as state playoffs loom: The Cougars haven’t won a state playoff game since 2020. But if Evergreen can recreate its electric play against Littleton in the coming weeks, it’s a safe bet another state playoff win could be in the near future. Read the full story ➡

🤼‍♂ Mines wrestlers test out Lockridge Arena, wrap up winning season: Mines typically competes in Volk Gymnasium and hasn’t competed at Lockridge since 2015. But because the Orediggers are hosting the NCAA Division II regional tournament Feb. 28, Coach Austin DeVoe wanted a dry run for the upcoming bout. Read the full story ➡

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