After three days of blood, sweat and tears, the 2020 Colorado high school state wrestling tournaments came to a close on Saturday, crowning 56 individual champions, including four who joined the rare four-timers club.
Here’s a look at what you may have missed from the Pepsi Center:
- The history of the Colorado state wrestling tournament: From Gunter Hall to Pepsi Center.
- Cherokee Trail wrestling affirms place among Class 5A elite with two state champions, top-five team finish.
- Windsor’s Dominick Serrano and Isaiah Salazar become first teammates to four-peat in same year.
- Ryan Dirksen’s turnaround sparks comeback as Eaton Reds claim share of 3A title.
- Class 2A wrestling: John Mall’s Wesley VanMatre wins fourth state title.
- With four more four-time champions crowned this year, Colorado wrestling’s most exclusive club is rapidly expanding.
- Columbine coach Ray Barron, recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, revels in Rebels’ state titles.
- Keeler: Why Pomona wrestling dynasty is “better than Valor football.”
- PHOTOS: 2020 CHSAA State Wrestling tournament in Denver.
— Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m. Tuesday, ALT
- Avalanche: Buffalo Sabres, 6 p.m. Wednesday, NBCSN
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Scoreboard
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Must-Read
Karl Dorrell officially announced as CU Buffs football coach
The Buffs have made it official: CU football is handing the keys to Karl Dorrell.
The university formally announced Sunday that the 56-year-old Dorrell has been hired as the CU’s 27th full-time football coach, replacing Mel Tucker, who left the program Feb. 11 to take the head coaching job at Michigan State, Sean Keeler reports. Read more…
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- Colorado hires Karl Dorrell: Dig deep enough, and you can spot reasons it makes sense (but you have to really dig).
- Former CU Buffs QB excited about Karl Dorrell hire.
Rockies’ infield: Left side is golden, right side remains a work in progress
The left side of the Rockies’ infield, featuring seven-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman Nolan Arenado and brilliant, slugging shortstop Trevor Story, is the best in baseball. It’s the right side of the infield that needs to improve, Patrick Saunders reports. Read more…
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- Jeff Hoffman’s shorter delivery produces mixed results in Rockies’ Cactus League opener.
- Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers progressing ahead of schedule with shoulder rehab.
- Saunders: Rockies’ Trevor Story primed to be face of franchise.
Broncos podcast: Inside Denver’s strategy at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
In this edition of the First-and-Orange podcast, Denver Post beat writers Kyle Newman and Ryan O’Halloran break down what the Broncos are looking for at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What prospects should Denver spend the most time focusing on, and what’s it like to cover the NFL’s biggest pre-draft event? Listen here…
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- NFL Combine Primer: A look at some of the players heading to Indianapolis.
Quick Hits
+ The 4A and 5A state basketball brackets have been announced. Here’s a look: 5A boys | 5A girls | 4A boys | 4A girls
+ Paul Egins, the big-hearted “cornerstone of the franchise,” keeps the Rockies running.
+ Chambers: SoCal upgrades for Eagles’ Dries, O’Connor and second AHL team possibly coming to Colorado.
+ Avalanche takeaways: Is Pavel Francouz this year’s version of Jordan Binnington?
+ Nuggets journal: Denver can be “best team in the NBA,” but they’ve still got glaring questions.
+ Minnesota’s Juancho Hernangomez offers “unconditional love” to Nuggets; Malik Beasley takes “business” approach.
+ Phanatic mascot gets new look as Phillies, creators tangle.
Ask The Experts
+ 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.
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