thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Lest’s double-double lifts Pueblo Central over Pueblo County in 33-32 victory

The Pueblo Central Wildcats earned a win when they defeated the Pueblo County Hornets 33-32 on Friday .
Jocelyn Marquez @ @ @ @ @ points scored while also recording two rebounds and one assist .
Alicia Lest recorded a @ @ @ @ @ and collecting 10 rebounds .
Pueblo County was paced in scoring by Hayle Herrera who @ @ @ @ @ collecting seven rebounds .
Erin Mauro had a good night , recording nine points , @ @ @ @ @ .
Pueblo Central will stay home and play Pueblo South , while Pueblo County will @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Pueblo Central Wildcats won by just a single point over the Pueblo County Hornets, winning 33-32 on Friday, Feb. 7.
Jocelyn Marquez lead Pueblo Central with 16 points scored while also collecting two rebounds and one assist. Alicia Lest recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 10 rebounds.
Pueblo County was lead in scoring by Hayle Herrera who accounted for 12 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Erin Mauro helped the effort by contributing nine points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Pueblo Central heading to play Pueblo Centennial and Pueblo County taking on Pueblo East.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Cheyenne Wells is victorious over Stratton/Liberty, 42-31

Stratton/Liberty drops game to Cheyenne Wells in 42-31 defeat on Saturday .
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The Cheyenne Wells Tigers earned a win when they defeated Stratton/Liberty 42-31 on Saturday.
Cheyenne Wells will stay home and play Granada, while Stratton/Liberty will travel to play Burlington.
No team or player statistics have been reported for this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Ask Amy: DNA match creates cousin confusion

Dear Amy : A relative contacted me on an ancestry site after learning that we were cousins ( most likely first cousins , once removed ) .
We had no knowledge of each other and excitedly exchanged information about ourselves and our families .
Eventually , though , she wanted specific names of male relatives who , presumably , might be her birth father .
She was not adopted and was raised by two parents ( presumably , the father who raised her didn ’ t know he was not her biological father ) .
At that point I explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names and asked if she could speak with her mother about this , however uncomfortable that might be .
I truly felt I ’ d gone as far as I could , ethically speaking .
My cousins ( one of whom might be her biological father ) are married , and I had their lives to consider in this genetic search process .
After declining to provide names of family members , I never heard from her again , which grieves me .
Now I ’ m left wondering : In this age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obligations to family members , whether they be known or hidden ?
What is ethical here ?
Dear Curious : This is a great question , and it — and others like it — are emerging as DNA discoveries unearth family secrets .
I agree with how you ’ ve handled this .
You chose to register on this site and communicate with this long-lost cousin .
Your other relatives have not made the same choice , and you don ’ t have the right to reveal their identities without permission .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by saying to your relatives : “ I have been contacted by a previously unknown cousin through a DNA site .
She is eager to reach out to other family members .
If you are interested in communicating with her , let me know and I will give you her contact information.
” I ’ m not advocating for this approach , but it is an option that offers your relatives the same choice you have faced .
You could also reach out to your cousin again in order to stay in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disclosure .
Dear Amy : My co-workers all have children or grandchildren .
My husband and I never had children ( medical issues ) .
Most of my friends and co-workers were determined to get out of school , get married and have a baby !
Me ?
I wanted to travel and do things I wanted to do before I got married .
And I did !
Having a baby was never on my radar .
Oh , I figured I would want a baby one day , but it wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the type of person where I see dogs that are around me before I see the cute baby .
And , please , don ’ t show me a video of your kid learning to run or dancing .
No thanks !
My problem is that when my friends talk about babysitting their grandchildren ( which I think they do too often — they can ’ t seem to say no to their kids ! )
my eyes tend to glaze over , and I zone out .
At work when co-workers start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have the same reaction .
Usually I just go back to my office .
What is wrong with me ?
Why don ’ t I like kids ?
Dear M : I don ’ t know why you don ’ t like kids .
I don ’ t assume that you actually dislike human children , but that you are bored by a topic that you don ’ t see as relatable .
Perhaps if you pretended that children were dogs , you could at least feign an interest in them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ likelihood that I wouldn ’ t be overly interested in your photos from your most recent travel adventure .
But if you showed these photos to me , I would politely engage with you , because your travels and your pooches are important to you .
Friendship and collegiality confer a certain amount of benign politeness .
You might not be overly interested in a friend or colleague ’ s golf game , her kids ’ soccer score , or her grandbaby ’ s first steps , but a nod and a smile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can go back to your office .
Dear Amy : Thank you , thank you for your response to “ Tightrope Walker , ” whose co-worker had survived a suicide attempt .
Yes , after a crisis , it is such a relief to interact with people in a “ normal ” capacity .
Not directly addressing the crisis isn ’ t being in denial .
It is demonstrating that you see the survivor as more than their illness .
Dear Been There : Re-entry is so hard after a personal crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Dear Amy: A relative contacted me on an ancestry site after learning that we were cousins (most likely first cousins, once removed).
We had no knowledge of each other and excitedly exchanged information about ourselves and our families. Eventually, though, she wanted specific names of male relatives who, presumably, might be her birth father.
She was not adopted and was raised by two parents (presumably, the father who raised her didn’t know he was not her biological father).
At that point I explained that I did not feel comfortable giving names and asked if she could speak with her mother about this, however uncomfortable that might be.
I truly felt I’d gone as far as I could, ethically speaking.
My cousins (one of whom might be her biological father) are married, and I had their lives to consider in this genetic search process.
After declining to provide names of family members, I never heard from her again, which grieves me.
Now I’m left wondering: In this age of DNA discoveries, what are our obligations to family members, whether they be known or hidden? What is ethical here?
— Curious Cousin
Dear Curious: This is a great question, and it — and others like it — are emerging as DNA discoveries unearth family secrets.
I agree with how you’ve handled this. You chose to register on this site and communicate with this long-lost cousin. Your other relatives have not made the same choice, and you don’t have the right to reveal their identities without permission.
You could force this issue into the open by saying to your relatives: “I have been contacted by a previously unknown cousin through a DNA site. She is eager to reach out to other family members. If you are interested in communicating with her, let me know and I will give you her contact information.”
I’m not advocating for this approach, but it is an option that offers your relatives the same choice you have faced.
You could also reach out to your cousin again in order to stay in touch, without changing your own choice about disclosure.
Dear Amy: My co-workers all have children or grandchildren. My husband and I never had children (medical issues).
Most of my friends and co-workers were determined to get out of school, get married and have a baby! Me? I wanted to travel and do things I wanted to do before I got married. And I did!
Having a baby was never on my radar. Oh, I figured I would want a baby one day, but it wasn’t a priority.
I’m the type of person where I see dogs that are around me before I see the cute baby. And, please, don’t show me a video of your kid learning to run or dancing. No thanks!
My problem is that when my friends talk about babysitting their grandchildren (which I think they do too often — they can’t seem to say no to their kids!) my eyes tend to glaze over, and I zone out.
At work when co-workers start talking about their kids or grandkids, I have the same reaction. Usually I just go back to my office.
What is wrong with me? Why don’t I like kids?
— M
Dear M: I don’t know why you don’t like kids. I don’t assume that you actually dislike human children, but that you are bored by a topic that you don’t see as relatable.
Perhaps if you pretended that children were dogs, you could at least feign an interest in them. Maybe not.
There is a high likelihood that I wouldn’t be overly interested in your photos from your most recent travel adventure. But if you showed these photos to me, I would politely engage with you, because your travels and your pooches are important to you.
Friendship and collegiality confer a certain amount of benign politeness. You might not be overly interested in a friend or colleague’s golf game, her kids’ soccer score, or her grandbaby’s first steps, but a nod and a smile are all that is required; then you can go back to your office.
Dear Amy: Thank you, thank you for your response to “Tightrope Walker,” whose co-worker had survived a suicide attempt.
Yes, after a crisis, it is such a relief to interact with people in a “normal” capacity. Not directly addressing the crisis isn’t being in denial. It is demonstrating that you see the survivor as more than their illness.
— Been There
Dear Been There: Re-entry is so hard after a personal crisis. Thank you for your wisdom.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Mel Tucker agrees to become new head coach at Michigan State, report says

Mel Tucker apparently had a change of heart .
And that means CU Buffs fans will likely wake up on Wednesday morning to find their hearts broken .
Tucker , who was hired in December 2018 and just completed a debut 5-7 season as the football coach of the Buffs — the best record for a first-year coach at CU in 20 seasons — has reportedly agreed to take the same position at Michigan State .
The move , and the timing — first reported by Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic around midnight Denver time — provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a roller-coaster six days for Buffs faithful .
It also was a painful about-face from a tweet the 48-year-old Tucker issued early Saturday afternoon in which he acknowledged interest from the Spartans , while also writing that “ I am committed to CU Buffs Football for the build of our program , its great athletes , coaches and supporters.
” CU athletic department officials could neither confirm nor deny the report when reached by The Post early Wednesday morning .
If true , Tucker would become the first full-time coach to helm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bud Davis , who had the role on an interim basis in 1962 , resigning after a 2-8 campaign .
Michigan State athletic director Bill Beekman had landed via a private plane at the Colorado Air and Space Port in Adams County early Friday morning before flying to northern California early that afternoon .
While it wasn ’ t immediately clear if his intention was to visit with Tucker , with Tucker ’ s family and representatives , or with new Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur , a Michigan State alum , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short list at the start of the week .
Late last Friday evening , the Detroit Free Press reported that Tucker and University of Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell were expected to interview for the Spartans job that had been vacated by Mark Dantonio after 13 seasons .
When Fickell , a former Ohio State assistant and the presumed top choice , turned down an offer to return to the Big Ten , the plot thickened .
And given a chance to discuss his CU affirmation on KOA radio late Tuesday morning , Tucker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ s just a sign of ( how ) we must be doing something right here in our program to garner that type of interest , ” Tucker told the radio station when asked about the Spartans ’ interest .
“ But that really didn ’ t change anything about how I felt about CU .
And that ’ s why I was able to release that statement ( on Twitter ) .
” While financial terms were not made available early Wednesday morning , Tucker would likely be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East Lansing .
Tucker ’ s $ 2.4 million salary in 2019 , according to a USA Today database , ranked ninth in the Pac-12 .
His salary pool for assistants — $ 3.155 million — was higher than only two other public Pac-12 programs : Arizona ( $ 2.99 million ) and Oregon State ( $ 3.10 million ) .
Tucker ’ s 2019 salary was higher than only two of 14 Big Ten coaches .
And one of those two , former Rutgers coach Chris Ash ( $ 2.3 million ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who received a $ 4-million deal .
CU ’ s salary pool for assistant coaches , compared to the 13 Big Ten public schools , topped those available only to Minnesota ( $ 3.055 million ) and to Penn State ( $ 693,503 ) .
According to Feldman ’ s report , Tucker ’ s salary is expected to be more than doubled by the Spartans , and he ’ ll have twice the salary pool for assistant coaches in East Lansing that he had in Boulder .
Tucker ’ s buyout from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jan. 1 .
The coach ’ s about-face provides him a return home to the conference he grew up with and would later play in .
A Cleveland native and a University of Wisconsin alum , Michigan State was where Tucker got his first collegiate coaching job , as a graduate assistant for then-Spartans coach Nick Saban in 1997 .
He remained close to Saban , who would re-hire him at Alabama , in 2015 .
Tucker moved from Tuscaloosa to the staff at Georgia in 2016 , which is where he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replace Mike MacIntyre in December 2018 .
Tucker and George were together in California last weekend on fund-raising junket as news of the Spartans ’ interest initially came to light .
In Tucker ’ s first decade of coaching , six of those 10 years were spent as an assistant in the Big Ten .
The ex-Badgers defensive back worked on Jim Tressel ’ s staff at Ohio State from 2001-2004 — a staff that also included Dantonio .
It was not immediately clear how many of Tucker ’ s current Buffs assistants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
CU defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh left CU for Tennessee earlier this week , receiving a reported pay hike from $ 175,000 to $ 450,000 in the process .

Mel Tucker apparently had a change of heart. And that means CU Buffs fans will likely wake up on Wednesday morning to find their hearts broken.
Tucker, who was hired in December 2018 and just completed a debut 5-7 season as the football coach of the Buffs — the best record for a first-year coach at CU in 20 seasons — has agreed to take the same position at Michigan State.
The CU athletic department confirmed Tucker’s resignation just before 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. Michigan State confirmed the hiring at 11 a.m. via Twitter.
To all Spartans, please welcome Coach Mel Tucker to Michigan State! pic.twitter.com/irYiYfOntE — Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) February 12, 2020
The move, and the timing — first reported by Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic before midnight Denver time — provided another stunning twist in what’s been a roller-coaster six days for Buffs faithful.
“We are disappointed to see Coach Tucker leave,” CU coach Rick George said via a statement released by the university Wednesday morning. “We are excited about the upward trajectory of our football program and we’ll get to work immediately hiring the next head coach to build on our momentum and lead our young men. We’re confident this program is on the verge of competing at the highest level and has the resources and support in place to do so for a long time.”
Tucker’s resignation was a painful about-face from a tweet the 48-year-old Tucker issued early Saturday afternoon in which he acknowledged interest from the Spartans, while also writing that “I am committed to CU Buffs Football for the build of our program, its great athletes, coaches and supporters.”
Tucker is the first full-time coach to helm CU football for only one season since Bud Davis, who had the role on an interim basis in 1962, resigning after a 2-8 campaign.
Michigan State athletic director Bill Beekman had landed via a private plane at the Colorado Air and Space Port in Adams County early Friday morning before flying to northern California early that afternoon.
While it wasn’t immediately clear if his intention was to visit with Tucker, with Tucker’s family and representatives, or with new Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, a Michigan State alum, both coaches reportedly were on the Spartans’ short list at the start of the week.
Late last Friday evening, the Detroit Free Press reported that Tucker and University of Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell were expected to interview for the Spartans job that had been vacated by Mark Dantonio after 13 seasons.
When Fickell, a former Ohio State assistant and the presumed top choice, turned down an offer to return to the Big Ten, the plot thickened.
And given a chance to discuss his CU affirmation on KOA radio late Tuesday morning, Tucker was more cryptic than direct.
“I think it’s just a sign of (how) we must be doing something right here in our program to garner that type of interest,” Tucker told the radio station when asked about the Spartans’ interest.
“But that really didn’t change anything about how I felt about CU. And that’s why I was able to release that statement (on Twitter).”
While financial terms were not made available early Wednesday morning, Tucker would likely be in line for a significant pay bump in East Lansing.
Tucker’s $2.4 million salary in 2019, according to a USA Today database, ranked ninth in the Pac-12. His salary pool for assistants — $3.155 million — was higher than only two other public Pac-12 programs: Arizona ($2.99 million) and Oregon State ($3.10 million).
Tucker’s 2019 salary was higher than only two of 14 Big Ten coaches. And one of those two, former Rutgers coach Chris Ash ($2.3 million), was replaced by Greg Schiano, who received a $4-million deal. CU’s salary pool for assistant coaches, compared to the 13 Big Ten public schools, topped those available only to Minnesota ($3.055 million) and to Penn State ($693,503).
According to Feldman’s report, Tucker’s salary is expected to be more than doubled by the Spartans, and he’ll have twice the salary pool for assistant coaches in East Lansing that he had in Boulder.
Tucker’s buyout from CU was $3 million as of Jan. 1.
The coach’s about-face provides him a return home to the conference he grew up with and would later play in. A Cleveland native and a University of Wisconsin alum, Michigan State was where Tucker got his first collegiate coaching job, as a graduate assistant for then-Spartans coach Nick Saban in 1997.
He remained close to Saban, who would re-hire him at Alabama, in 2015. Tucker moved from Tuscaloosa to the staff at Georgia in 2016, which is where he was plucked by athletic director Rick George to replace Mike MacIntyre in December 2018.
Tucker and George were together in California last weekend on fund-raising junket as news of the Spartans’ interest initially came to light.
In Tucker’s first decade of coaching, six of those 10 years were spent as an assistant in the Big Ten. The ex-Badgers defensive back worked on Jim Tressel’s staff at Ohio State from 2001-2004 — a staff that also included Dantonio.
It was not immediately clear how many of Tucker’s current Buffs assistants would join him in the Big Ten. CU defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh left CU for Tennessee earlier this week, receiving a reported pay hike from $175,000 to $450,000 in the process.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Colorado State’s rally falls short against Utah State

FORT COLLINS –– Naturally , neither Colorado State nor Utah State gave an inch as the teams fought to gain optimal conference positioning in front of a packed house Tuesday night at Moby Arena as the Rams dropped a 75-72 heartbreaker .
With an opportunity to claim a share of second place in the Mountain West , the programs battled throughout Tuesday ’ s contest as CSU ( 17-9 , 8-5 ) looked to seize revenge over USU ( 20-7 , 9-5 ) .
In response to the Rams ’ lackluster effort in Logan two weeks earlier , CSU coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined to right the ship against the Aggies and stick to its recent winning ways .
Despite plenty of balanced scoring bursts led by prolific USU senior Sam Merrill , CSU refused to wave the white flag upon erasing multiple double-digit deficits while pinning the Aggies against the ropes in the final minutes .
CSU ’ s compelling rallies –– particularly forcing a chance to send the clash to overtime after trailing by two possessions with less than 10 seconds –– deserve credit .
Although , in the end , Merrill ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome .
Merrill , the conference ’ s third-leading scorer , poured in 32 points off a 12-for-18 shooting clip from the floor .
Notably , the lights-out guard virtually put the game on ice by nailing a triple in the closing 30 seconds for a 71-67 edge for USU .
Additionally , the senior knocked down a pair of clutch free throws moments later following a quick layup from CSU freshman Isaiah Stevens –– who guided the Rams offensively via a 19-point , 9-for-12 shooting and seven-assist outing .
Like most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t achieved a solution for Merrill .
The Utah native has now accumulated 60 tallies in two showings against the Rams this season .
Nevertheless , as previously mentioned , it wasn ’ t as if Medved ’ s troupe didn ’ t cause the visitors to sweat on Tuesday night .
Before Adam Thistlewood ’ s potential game-tying three bounced off the front iron with two ticks remaining , the sophomore drained an open heave from behind the arc to pull the hosts within one as the clock struck 10 seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after CSU crawled back from a nine-point hole while in desperation mode late in the second half .
Allowing the Rams to continue knocking at the Aggies ’ door , Medved enjoyed vital contributions off the bench produced by redshirt senior Kris Martin .
In total , the guard scored nine points off three timely 3-pointers .
Specifically , the veteran cashed in a triple at the eight-minute mark in the second half to trim the disadvantage to seven , before another conversion –– commencing a crucial run for his team .
Overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redshirt senior Nico Carvacho added 12 points , and freshman David Roddy chipped in 10 .
Despite , USU star big man Neemias Queta picking up his third foul in the first stanza and having to sit on the bench for an extended period thereafter , CSU failed to take advantage on the glass as the Aggies won the rebounding battle 33-29 .
Up next , the Rams travel to Laramie to face a struggling Wyoming group as they attempt to bounce back following the disheartening defeat .

FORT COLLINS — Naturally, neither Colorado State nor Utah State gave an inch as the teams fought to gain optimal conference positioning in front of a packed house Tuesday night at Moby Arena as the Rams dropped a 75-72 heartbreaker.
With an opportunity to claim a share of second place in the Mountain West, the programs battled throughout Tuesday’s contest as CSU (17-9, 8-5) looked to seize revenge over USU (20-7, 9-5).
In response to the Rams’ lackluster effort in Logan two weeks earlier, CSU coach Niko Medved’s squad certainly appeared determined to right the ship against the Aggies and stick to its recent winning ways.
Despite plenty of balanced scoring bursts led by prolific USU senior Sam Merrill, CSU refused to wave the white flag upon erasing multiple double-digit deficits while pinning the Aggies against the ropes in the final minutes.
CSU’s compelling rallies — particularly forcing a chance to send the clash to overtime after trailing by two possessions with less than 10 seconds — deserve credit. Although, in the end, Merrill’s cold-blooded shooting was just too much to overcome.
“There were a couple right there where we let him get going,” Medved said. “Then he made some tough shots like he always does…When Merrill has it going like that, they are very difficult to defend. But we just have to be better.”
Merrill, the conference’s third-leading scorer, poured in 32 points off a 12-for-18 shooting clip from the floor. Notably, the lights-out guard virtually put the game on ice by nailing a triple in the closing 30 seconds for a 71-67 edge for USU.
Additionally, the senior knocked down a pair of clutch free throws moments later following a quick layup from CSU freshman Isaiah Stevens — who guided the Rams offensively via a 19-point, 9-for-12 shooting and seven-assist outing.
Like most of the Mountain West, CSU simply hasn’t achieved a solution for Merrill. The Utah native has now accumulated 60 tallies in two showings against the Rams this season. Nevertheless, as previously mentioned, it wasn’t as if Medved’s troupe didn’t cause the visitors to sweat on Tuesday night.
Before Adam Thistlewood’s potential game-tying three bounced off the front iron with two ticks remaining, the sophomore drained an open heave from behind the arc to pull the hosts within one as the clock struck 10 seconds.
The final comeback attempt also occurred after CSU crawled back from a nine-point hole while in desperation mode late in the second half.
“I thought our guys played hard, but I was never worried about that,” Medved said. “Playing hard isn’t good enough. That’s just kind of the price of admission like we talk about. I thought we needed to play at a much higher level for longer periods of time. … We gave ourselves a chance there at the end, but it was just too big of a hole to dig out of.”
Allowing the Rams to continue knocking at the Aggies’ door, Medved enjoyed vital contributions off the bench produced by redshirt senior Kris Martin. In total, the guard scored nine points off three timely 3-pointers. Specifically, the veteran cashed in a triple at the eight-minute mark in the second half to trim the disadvantage to seven, before another conversion — commencing a crucial run for his team.
“I’ve definitely developed confidence in my role on this team, and I’m comfortable with that,” Martin said. “Whatever the team needs me to do to win games, I’ll do.
Overall, the Rams shot 51.7 percent as redshirt senior Nico Carvacho added 12 points, and freshman David Roddy chipped in 10.
Despite, USU star big man Neemias Queta picking up his third foul in the first stanza and having to sit on the bench for an extended period thereafter, CSU failed to take advantage on the glass as the Aggies won the rebounding battle 33-29.
Up next, the Rams travel to Laramie to face a struggling Wyoming group as they attempt to bounce back following the disheartening defeat.
“We know what we are capable of,” Martin said. “Like coach was saying in the locker room, that’s a tournament team right there, and we played them step for step. There wasn’t a lot of plays that lost the game; it was just a few. We are just going to take this one, learn from it, and head down to Laramie and focus on winning that game.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Philipp Grubauer’s 34-save shutout leads Avalanche to win over Senators

More than three weeks passed between Avalanche games inside the Pepsi Center when Colorado finally returned to its home ice Tuesday night .
The welcome-back party ?
A strong performance against an NHL bottom feeder that extended the Avs ’ current winning streak to five games .
Goalie Philipp Grubauer was brilliant with 34 saves in his second shutout performance this season , while forwards Mikko Rantanen , Valeri Nichushkin and Gabe Landeskog added goals in a 3-0 victory .
The Avalanche ( 33-16-6 ) entered the night scoring an NHL-leading 3.65 goals per game .
Tuesday ’ s result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scrappy contest , as it remains in second place ( 72 points ) for the Central Division race .
“ It ’ s a tough game to play after a long road trip coming home for that first one , on not much rest , ” coach Jared Bednar said .
“ But I thought our guys did a nice job tonight sticking with it.
” A mostly uninspiring first period closed with a bang when Rantanen showcased why he earned that monster six-year , $ 55.5 million contract this offseason .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ used a nifty inside-out spin move in the neutral zone past veteran defenseman Ron Hainsey for a clear breakaway toward the net .
Then Rantanen went backhand and top-shelf past Ottawa goalie Marcus Hoberg to give Colorado a 1-0 advantage with 41 seconds left in the period .
“ I just spun off the D-man , and he bit there , ” Rantanen said .
“ It gave me some room , and this time , it went in .
We ’ ll take it .
It was a big goal.
” Rantanen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ankle injury this season , has seven points ( three goals ) over his past eight outings .
That moved Rantanen up to 38 points ( 18 goals ) for the season .
After a scoreless second period , the Senators held the shots-on-goal advantage ( 23-21 ) with Colorado failing to score on four power-play opportunities .
The offensive slump emphasized the importance of Grubauer ’ s recent surge in play .
The 28-year-old netminder has allowed one or fewer goals in each of his last four games .
Grubauer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high set last season .
“ Even though they got a lot of shots , the quality of chances we kept down , ” Grubauer said .
“ That ’ s what we need moving forward , and that ’ s a game to build on .
… I ’ m seeing the puck really well , thanks to the guys.
” Nichushkin put the game away midway through the third period with a power-play goal , redirecting a puck from Andre Burakovsky near the net to go up 2-0 .
Defenseman Sam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Avalanche persevered in its first full game without second-line center Nazem Kadri , who is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury suffered in Sunday ’ s victory at the Minnesota Wild .
Avs center J.T .
Compher replaced Kadri on the second line .
Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan Graves were credited with assists on Rantanen ’ s goal .
Landeskog scored an open-net goal with 1:05 remaining .
The Senators ( 18-27-11 ) have now lost six consecutive games .
Colorado moves on to face the Washington Capitals on Thursday night as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

More than three weeks passed between Avalanche games inside the Pepsi Center when Colorado finally returned to its home ice Tuesday night.
The welcome-back party? A strong performance against an NHL bottom feeder that extended the Avs’ current winning streak to five games. Goalie Philipp Grubauer was brilliant with 34 saves in his second shutout performance this season, while forwards Mikko Rantanen, Valeri Nichushkin and Gabe Landeskog added goals in a 3-0 victory.
The Avalanche (33-16-6) entered the night scoring an NHL-leading 3.65 goals per game. Tuesday’s result proved Colorado is also capable of winning a scrappy contest, as it remains in second place (72 points) for the Central Division race.
“It’s a tough game to play after a long road trip coming home for that first one, on not much rest,” coach Jared Bednar said. “But I thought our guys did a nice job tonight sticking with it.”
A mostly uninspiring first period closed with a bang when Rantanen showcased why he earned that monster six-year, $55.5 million contract this offseason. He received the puck in transition and used a nifty inside-out spin move in the neutral zone past veteran defenseman Ron Hainsey for a clear breakaway toward the net. Then Rantanen went backhand and top-shelf past Ottawa goalie Marcus Hoberg to give Colorado a 1-0 advantage with 41 seconds left in the period.
“I just spun off the D-man, and he bit there,” Rantanen said. “It gave me some room, and this time, it went in. We’ll take it. It was a big goal.”
Rantanen, who missed 16 games with an ankle injury this season, has seven points (three goals) over his past eight outings. That moved Rantanen up to 38 points (18 goals) for the season.
After a scoreless second period, the Senators held the shots-on-goal advantage (23-21) with Colorado failing to score on four power-play opportunities. The offensive slump emphasized the importance of Grubauer’s recent surge in play. The 28-year-old netminder has allowed one or fewer goals in each of his last four games. Grubauer’s 18 wins this season matches a career high set last season.
“Even though they got a lot of shots, the quality of chances we kept down,” Grubauer said. “That’s what we need moving forward, and that’s a game to build on. … I’m seeing the puck really well, thanks to the guys.”
Nichushkin put the game away midway through the third period with a power-play goal, redirecting a puck from Andre Burakovsky near the net to go up 2-0. Defenseman Sam Girard was also given an assist.
The Avalanche persevered in its first full game without second-line center Nazem Kadri, who is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury suffered in Sunday’s victory at the Minnesota Wild. Avs center J.T. Compher replaced Kadri on the second line. Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan Graves were credited with assists on Rantanen’s goal.
Landeskog scored an open-net goal with 1:05 remaining. The Senators (18-27-11) have now lost six consecutive games.
Colorado moves on to face the Washington Capitals on Thursday night as the second matchup of a five-game homestand.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--A standard poodle wins Westminster best in show

NEW YORK — Siba the standard poodle has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club .
With the @ @ @ @ @ chanting for Daniel the popular golden retriever , judge Bob Slay instead picked the perfectly @ @ @ @ @ .
Poodles come in three sizes and this was the 10th time one of them @ @ @ @ @ top dog .
Bourbon the whippet finished second .
Also in the best-of-seven final ring @ @ @ @ @ Wilma the boxer , Conrad the Shetland sheepdog , Wilma the boxer and Vinny the @ @ @ @

NEW YORK — Siba the standard poodle has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.
With the crowd at Madison Square Garden chanting for Daniel the popular golden retriever, judge Bob Slay instead picked the perfectly primped and poised black poodle.
Poodles come in three sizes and this was the 10th time one of them has become America’s top dog.
Bourbon the whippet finished second. Also in the best-of-seven final ring was Bono the Havanese, Wilma the boxer, Conrad the Shetland sheepdog, Wilma the boxer and Vinny the wire fox terrier.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Sanders edges Buttigieg in New Hampshire, cementing Democratic front-runners

MANCHESTER , N.H. — Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire ’ s presidential primary election Tuesday night , narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party ’ s chaotic 2020 nomination fight .
In his win , the 78-year-old Sanders , a self-described democratic socialist , beat back a strong challenge from the 38-year-old former Midwestern mayor — two men representing different generations and wings of their party .
“ This victory here is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump , ” Sanders declared .
As Sanders and Buttigieg celebrated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave her a path out of New Hampshire as the contest moves on to the string of state-by-state primary contests that lie ahead .
Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren posted disappointing results and were on track to finish with zero delegates from the state .
The New Hampshire vote made clear that the early days of the Democratic contest will be a battle largely between two men four decades apart in age and ideological opposites .
Sanders is a leading progressive voice , calling for substantial government intervention in health care and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressed for more incremental changes , giving Americans the option of retaining their private health insurance and making a point of appealing to Republicans and independents who may be dissatisfied with Trump .
“ Thanks to you , a campaign that some said shouldn ’ t be here at all has shown that we are here to stay , ” Buttigieg told cheering supporters .
Yet Sanders and Buttigieg enter the next phase of the campaign in different political positions .
While Warren made clear she will remain in the race , Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of supporters , is quickly becoming the leader of the progressive wing of the party .
Meanwhile , Buttigieg still has moderate rivals to contend with , including Klobuchar , whose standout debate performance led to a late surge in New Hampshire .
Biden promises strength in upcoming South Carolina , while former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg was not on Tuesday ’ s ballot but looms next month .
After a chaotic beginning to primary voting last week in Iowa , Democrats hoped New Hampshire would provide clarity in their urgent quest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November .
At least two candidates dropped out in the wake of weak finishes Tuesday night : just-the-facts moderate Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet and political newcomer Andrew Yang , who attracted a small but loyal following over the past year and was one of just three candidates of color left in the race .
While struggling candidates sought to minimize the latest results , history suggests that the first-in-the-nation primary will have enormous influence shaping the 2020 race .
In the modern era , no Democrat has ever become the party ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or second in New Hampshire .
The action was on the Democratic side , but Trump easily won New Hampshire ’ s Republican primary .
He was facing token opposition from former Massachusetts Gov .
Bill Weld .
Warren , among the front-runners for months , offered an optimistic outlook as she faced cheering supporters : “ Our campaign is built for the long haul , and we are just getting started.
” Having already predicted he would “ take a hit ” in New Hampshire after a distant fourth-place finish in Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He traveled to South Carolina Tuesday as he bet his candidacy on a strong showing there later this month boosted by support from black voters .
He was not on the ballot , but Bloomberg , a New York billionaire , loomed over the New Hampshire contest as moderates failed to embrace a single alternative to Sanders .
The former New York City mayor was skipping all four states that vote this month in favor of dozens of delegate-rich contests in March .
He ’ s already devoted hundreds of millions of dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign trail Wednesday with stops in Tennessee but will face fresh scrutiny after audio emerged on Tuesday raising new questions about his support for New York ’ s controversial stop-and-frisk policy found to disproportionately target people of color .
Sanders and Buttigieg were on track to win the same number of New Hampshire delegates with most of the vote tallied , and Klobuchar a few behind .
Warren , Biden and the rest of the field were shut out , failing to reach the 15 % threshold needed for delegates .
AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Buttigieg and four to Klobuchar with eight still to be called .
After Iowa and New Hampshire , Buttigieg held a one delegate lead over Sanders with one Iowa delegate yet to be allocated and Buttigieg leading ever so slightly in that contested count .
Klobuchar now joins a close knot in a second tier with Warren and Biden , about ten delegates behind the two leaders .
Democrats were closely monitoring how many people showed up for Tuesday ’ s contest .
New Hampshire ’ s secretary of state predicated record-high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ materialize , Democrats would confront the prospect of waning enthusiasm following a relatively weak showing in Iowa last week and Trump ’ s rising poll numbers .
The political spotlight quickly shifts to Nevada , where Democrats will hold caucuses on Feb. 22 .
But several candidates , including Warren and Sanders , plan to visit states in the coming days that vote on Super Tuesday , signaling they are in the race for the long haul .
Peoples reported from Washington .
Associated Press writers Seth Borenstein in Washington , Will Weissert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from New Hampshire .

Steve Peoples, Kathleen Ronayne, Hunter Woodall

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s presidential primary election Tuesday night, narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight.
In his win, the 78-year-old Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, beat back a strong challenge from the 38-year-old former Midwestern mayor — two men representing different generations and wings of their party.
“This victory here is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump,” Sanders declared.
As Sanders and Buttigieg celebrated, an unexpectedly strong performance from Amy Klobuchar gave her a path out of New Hampshire as the contest moves on to the string of state-by-state primary contests that lie ahead. Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren posted disappointing results and were on track to finish with zero delegates from the state.
The New Hampshire vote made clear that the early days of the Democratic contest will be a battle largely between two men four decades apart in age and ideological opposites. Sanders is a leading progressive voice, calling for substantial government intervention in health care and other sectors of the economy. Buttigieg has pressed for more incremental changes, giving Americans the option of retaining their private health insurance and making a point of appealing to Republicans and independents who may be dissatisfied with Trump.
“Thanks to you, a campaign that some said shouldn’t be here at all has shown that we are here to stay,” Buttigieg told cheering supporters.
Yet Sanders and Buttigieg enter the next phase of the campaign in different political positions.
While Warren made clear she will remain in the race, Sanders, well-financed and with an ardent army of supporters, is quickly becoming the leader of the progressive wing of the party.
Meanwhile, Buttigieg still has moderate rivals to contend with, including Klobuchar, whose standout debate performance led to a late surge in New Hampshire. Biden promises strength in upcoming South Carolina, while former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg was not on Tuesday’s ballot but looms next month.
After a chaotic beginning to primary voting last week in Iowa, Democrats hoped New Hampshire would provide clarity in their urgent quest to pick someone to take on Trump in November. At least two candidates dropped out in the wake of weak finishes Tuesday night: just-the-facts moderate Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet and political newcomer Andrew Yang, who attracted a small but loyal following over the past year and was one of just three candidates of color left in the race.
While struggling candidates sought to minimize the latest results, history suggests that the first-in-the-nation primary will have enormous influence shaping the 2020 race. In the modern era, no Democrat has ever become the party’s general election nominee without finishing first or second in New Hampshire.
The action was on the Democratic side, but Trump easily won New Hampshire’s Republican primary. He was facing token opposition from former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld.
Warren, among the front-runners for months, offered an optimistic outlook as she faced cheering supporters: “Our campaign is built for the long haul, and we are just getting started.”
Having already predicted he would “take a hit” in New Hampshire after a distant fourth-place finish in Iowa, Biden essentially ceded the state. He traveled to South Carolina Tuesday as he bet his candidacy on a strong showing there later this month boosted by support from black voters.
He was not on the ballot, but Bloomberg, a New York billionaire, loomed over the New Hampshire contest as moderates failed to embrace a single alternative to Sanders. The former New York City mayor was skipping all four states that vote this month in favor of dozens of delegate-rich contests in March. He’s already devoted hundreds of millions of dollars to the effort.
Bloomberg returns to the campaign trail Wednesday with stops in Tennessee but will face fresh scrutiny after audio emerged on Tuesday raising new questions about his support for New York’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy found to disproportionately target people of color.
Sanders and Buttigieg were on track to win the same number of New Hampshire delegates with most of the vote tallied, and Klobuchar a few behind. Warren, Biden and the rest of the field were shut out, failing to reach the 15% threshold needed for delegates.
AP has allocated six delegates each to Sanders and Buttigieg and four to Klobuchar with eight still to be called.
After Iowa and New Hampshire, Buttigieg held a one delegate lead over Sanders with one Iowa delegate yet to be allocated and Buttigieg leading ever so slightly in that contested count. Klobuchar now joins a close knot in a second tier with Warren and Biden, about ten delegates behind the two leaders.
Democrats were closely monitoring how many people showed up for Tuesday’s contest. New Hampshire’s secretary of state predicated record-high turnout, but if that failed to materialize, Democrats would confront the prospect of waning enthusiasm following a relatively weak showing in Iowa last week and Trump’s rising poll numbers.
The political spotlight quickly shifts to Nevada, where Democrats will hold caucuses on Feb. 22. But several candidates, including Warren and Sanders, plan to visit states in the coming days that vote on Super Tuesday, signaling they are in the race for the long haul.
Peoples reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Seth Borenstein in Washington, Will Weissert, Holly Ramer and Thomas Beaumont contributed from New Hampshire.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Jay Bouwmeester collapses on bench, Ducks-Blues postponed

ANAHEIM , Calif. — St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during a break in play in the first period , prompting the Blues and Anaheim Ducks to postpone their game Tuesday night .
Bouwmeester appeared to be awake and alert as he was being transported out of the arena to a hospital .
St. Louis ’ radio announcer Chris Kerber said during an interview with the team ’ s flagship station that a defibrillator was used .
The Blues have not provided any official medical updates .
Teammates Vince Dunn and Alex Pietrangelo immediately called for help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first period .
After a couple of minutes , Bouwmeester was taken out on a stretcher through a tunnel next to the Blues bench and transported to a hospital .
Bouwmeester appeared to be grabbing a drink of water when he began to slowly fall .
Emergency medical personnel rushed to the Blues bench .
Bouwmeester ’ s father was at the game as part of the team ’ s annual Dads Trip .
He went with his son to the hospital while teammates and their fathers remained at the arena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathered to see what was wrong before Bouwmeester was taken away .
Both teams then went to their dressing rooms , and the game was called off a few minutes later tied at 1 .
Players from both teams met for hugs and well-wishes after changing out of their gear .
The game will be made up at a later date .
The Blues were supposed to fly to Las Vegas , where they are scheduled to play on Thursday , but they will remain in Southern California until they learn more about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bouwmeester is in his 17th NHL season and has for that time been known for his strong skating and conditioning .
He helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup last season and won an Olympic gold medal with Canada in 2014 .
Bouwmeester was skating in his 57th game this season , the 1,241st of his NHL career .
He skated 1:20 in his last shift before collapsing and logged 5:34 of ice time in the game .
The Blues in April signed the veteran defenseman to a $ 3.25 million , one-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the longest ironman streaks in NHL history with 737 consecutive regular season games played until a lower-body injury in 2014 .
He missed time in 2015-16 with a concussion , and a hip injury ended his 2017-18 season .
He played all but four games last year and hasn ’ t missed a game this season .
The last player to collapse on an NHL bench was Dallas forward Rich Peverley in 2014 .
Peverley had an irregular heartbeat , and the quick response of emergency officials made sure he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency medical standards that spell out in specific detail that at least two doctors must be in attendance for every game and one must be within 50 feet of the bench .
A defibrillator , which was used when Detroit ’ s Jiri Fischer collapsed in 2005 , must be available , along with a triage room and ambulances .

ANAHEIM, Calif. — St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during a break in play in the first period, prompting the Blues and Anaheim Ducks to postpone their game Tuesday night.
Bouwmeester appeared to be awake and alert as he was being transported out of the arena to a hospital. St. Louis’ radio announcer Chris Kerber said during an interview with the team’s flagship station that a defibrillator was used.
The Blues have not provided any official medical updates.
Teammates Vince Dunn and Alex Pietrangelo immediately called for help after Bouwmeester slumped over with 7:50 left in the first period. After a couple of minutes, Bouwmeester was taken out on a stretcher through a tunnel next to the Blues bench and transported to a hospital.
Bouwmeester appeared to be grabbing a drink of water when he began to slowly fall. Emergency medical personnel rushed to the Blues bench.
Bouwmeester’s father was at the game as part of the team’s annual Dads Trip. He went with his son to the hospital while teammates and their fathers remained at the arena awaiting updates.
Ducks and Blues players gathered to see what was wrong before Bouwmeester was taken away. Both teams then went to their dressing rooms, and the game was called off a few minutes later tied at 1.
Players from both teams met for hugs and well-wishes after changing out of their gear. The game will be made up at a later date.
The Blues were supposed to fly to Las Vegas, where they are scheduled to play on Thursday, but they will remain in Southern California until they learn more about Bouwmeester’s status.
The 36-year-old Bouwmeester is in his 17th NHL season and has for that time been known for his strong skating and conditioning. He helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup last season and won an Olympic gold medal with Canada in 2014.
Bouwmeester was skating in his 57th game this season, the 1,241st of his NHL career. He skated 1:20 in his last shift before collapsing and logged 5:34 of ice time in the game.
The Blues in April signed the veteran defenseman to a $3.25 million, one-year deal for this season.
Bouwmeester held one of the longest ironman streaks in NHL history with 737 consecutive regular season games played until a lower-body injury in 2014. He missed time in 2015-16 with a concussion, and a hip injury ended his 2017-18 season.
He played all but four games last year and hasn’t missed a game this season.
The last player to collapse on an NHL bench was Dallas forward Rich Peverley in 2014. Peverley had an irregular heartbeat, and the quick response of emergency officials made sure he was OK.
The NHL has pages of emergency medical standards that spell out in specific detail that at least two doctors must be in attendance for every game and one must be within 50 feet of the bench. A defibrillator, which was used when Detroit’s Jiri Fischer collapsed in 2005, must be available, along with a triage room and ambulances.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--71-year-old killed in western Colorado house fire

GRAND JUNCTION — Authorities have released the name of a 71-year-old who was killed in a house fire in western @ @ @ @ @ Daily Sentinel reports firefighters were called to the single-story home in Clifton on Saturday morning @ @ @ @ @ that started in a back bedroom .
The Mesa County coroner ’ s office identified @ @ @ @ @ and said the death appears to be accidental .
Fire Chief Charles Balke says the @ @ @ @ @ , a ladder truck and an ambulance and had the fire under control within 10 @ @ @ @ @ contained within the home , and the majority of the damage was isolated to the @ @

GRAND JUNCTION — Authorities have released the name of a 71-year-old who was killed in a house fire in western Colorado.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports firefighters were called to the single-story home in Clifton on Saturday morning and put out a fire that started in a back bedroom. The Mesa County coroner’s office identified the victim as Merrill Collom and said the death appears to be accidental.
Fire Chief Charles Balke says the department responded with two engines, a ladder truck and an ambulance and had the fire under control within 10 minutes. The flames were contained within the home, and the majority of the damage was isolated to the bedroom.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Pair pleads guilty to transporting roosters through Colorado for cockfighting

BRECKENRIDGE — Two men pleaded guilty to animal cruelty resulting from their arrest for illegally transporting roosters through Colorado .
@ @ @ @ @ Austin Clanton of Tennessee were caught driving the birds across state lines in May , @ @ @ @ @ .
Authorities believed the 33 roosters found in an SUV on Interstate 70 were likely @ @ @ @ @ purposes such as cockfighting .
A Colorado State Patrol trooper pulled over the vehicle near @ @ @ @ @ plates .
During the traffic stop , the trooper heard a “ squawking sound ” @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle .
The men said they were taking the roosters and the car to @ @ @ @ @ authorities said .
Summit County Animal Control took the birds , which were treated by @ @ @ @ @ euthanized the birds in June due to concerns about avian diseases .

BRECKENRIDGE — Two men pleaded guilty to animal cruelty resulting from their arrest for illegally transporting roosters through Colorado.
Cody Smith of Kentucky and Austin Clanton of Tennessee were caught driving the birds across state lines in May, Summit Daily News reported Monday.
Authorities believed the 33 roosters found in an SUV on Interstate 70 were likely to be used for unlawful purposes such as cockfighting.
A Colorado State Patrol trooper pulled over the vehicle near Silverthorne due to unreadable license plates.
During the traffic stop, the trooper heard a “squawking sound” coming from the rear of the vehicle.
The men said they were taking the roosters and the car to an associate in California, authorities said.
Summit County Animal Control took the birds, which were treated by a veterinarian.
County officials euthanized the birds in June due to concerns about avian diseases.


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--A bee colony that helped a woman battle cancer is stolen from a Northglenn property

A thief , or thieves , stole about 30 bee hives from a Northglenn bee colony that was started about a decade ago by a woman who was battling cancer and a friend who saw the colony as a way to help her .
The colony was located on the Karl ’ s Farm Dairy property , 1741 E. 120th Ave. , and the theft likely happened sometime between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6 , said Zoya Cherny , 62 , who started the colony with her friend Boris .
The couple found the colony missing on Saturday , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I was shocked , I didn ’ t know what to say , ” Cherny recalled .
“ I couldn ’ t understand how this happened ; we both were in shock.
” There were no tire tracks or footprints in the snow-covered field where the the colony had thrived .
A recent snowstorm had started on Thursday , so , lacking tracks , Cherny suspects that the theft happened before the snow .
Cherny was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and Boris suggested that they start a bee colony together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got sick and he was trying to help me , ” she said .
Boris had built beehives as a child to produce honey , which he believed to have medicinal properties .
Cherny recalled : “ We have to try , maybe it will help.
” Then Boris suffered a herniated disc and had to undergo back surgery .
Still , they worked together on the bee colony and kept their dream alive .
“ It was really a healing process for both of us , ” said Cherny , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was like our family.
” The property where the colony was housed is a 64-acre tract of land that was home to Karl ’ s Farm Dairy .
Shannon Sublette , 42 , whose family owned the property since her grandparents purchased it in 1947 , said the colony was operated on a handshake deal .
In return for using the land , Cherny paid for it through honey instead of money .
“ They never paid rent ; they returned the favor in honey , ” Sublette said .
The property , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a closing date of March 31 .
The colony , which was worth about $ 15,000 , would have been moved to make way for development .
Now , police are investigating the unusual theft involving thousands of bees .
“ I don ’ t have any words , ” Cherny said .
“ A beekeeper knows how difficult it is to work beehives .
You can ’ t imagine how hard the work is .
This is just terrible .
”

A thief, or thieves, stole about 30 bee hives from a Northglenn bee colony that was started about a decade ago by a woman who was battling cancer and a friend who saw the colony as a way to help her.
The colony was located on the Karl’s Farm Dairy property, 1741 E. 120th Ave., and the theft likely happened sometime between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6, said Zoya Cherny, 62, who started the colony with her friend Boris.
The couple found the colony missing on Saturday, when they went to check on their bees.
“I was shocked, I didn’t know what to say,” Cherny recalled. “I couldn’t understand how this happened; we both were in shock.”
There were no tire tracks or footprints in the snow-covered field where the the colony had thrived. A recent snowstorm had started on Thursday, so, lacking tracks, Cherny suspects that the theft happened before the snow.
Cherny was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and Boris suggested that they start a bee colony together. “It all started when I got sick and he was trying to help me,” she said.
Boris had built beehives as a child to produce honey, which he believed to have medicinal properties. Cherny recalled: “We have to try, maybe it will help.”
Then Boris suffered a herniated disc and had to undergo back surgery. Still, they worked together on the bee colony and kept their dream alive.
“It was really a healing process for both of us,” said Cherny, who is now in cancer remission. “It was like our family.”
The property where the colony was housed is a 64-acre tract of land that was home to Karl’s Farm Dairy. Shannon Sublette, 42, whose family owned the property since her grandparents purchased it in 1947, said the colony was operated on a handshake deal. In return for using the land, Cherny paid for it through honey instead of money.
“They never paid rent; they returned the favor in honey,” Sublette said.
The property, however, has been sold, with a closing date of March 31. The colony, which was worth about $15,000, would have been moved to make way for development. Now, police are investigating the unusual theft involving thousands of bees.
“I don’t have any words,” Cherny said. “A beekeeper knows how difficult it is to work beehives. You can’t imagine how hard the work is. This is just terrible.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Palisade secures 51-43 win against Steamboat Springs

The Palisade Bulldogs earned a win when they defeated the Steamboat Springs Sailors 51-43 on Saturday .
Steamboat Springs was @ @ @ @ @ Lindquist who scored 10 points , while also collecting two rebounds and two assists .
@ @ @ @ @ in 10 points and three rebounds .
Both teams will stay at home in their @ @ @ @ @ hosting Rifle and Steamboat Springs taking on Battle Mountain .
Palisade has not reported any @ @ @ @ @ this contest .
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive .
Information @ @ @ @ @ will update as more data is available .

Steamboat Springs drops game to Palisade in 51-43 loss on Saturday.
Steamboat Springs was lead in scoring by Dawson Lindquist who put up 10 points, while also collecting two rebounds and two assists. Cade Gedeon helped by contributing 10 points and three rebounds.
Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with Palisade hosting Rifle and Steamboat Springs taking on Battle Mountain.
Palisade has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Chaparral steals 73-54 victory against Ponderosa

Chaparral let it fly from downtown , hitting 38.9 % of their attempts in their 73-54 win over Ponderosa on @ @ @ @ @ Chaparral with 17 points scored while also collecting three rebounds and five assists .
Dalton @ @ @ @ @ had solid games contributing eight points each .
Ponderosa was lead in scoring by Gabe @ @ @ @ @ points , while also recording three rebounds and one assist .
Luke Bille helped the @ @ @ @ @ .
Looking ahead to their next games , Ponderosa will stay home and play Highlands @ @ @ @ @ travel to play ThunderRidge .
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive @ @ @ @ @ publication and will update as more data is available .

Chaparral had a field day from three-point land, drilling 38.9% of their shots in their 73-54 win over Ponderosa on Saturday.
Chaparral was lead in scoring by Kobe Sanders who put up 17 points while also collecting three rebounds and five assists. Dalton Waldron and Keaton Crockett also had solid games contributing eight points each.
Ponderosa was paced in scoring by Gabe McDevitt who accounted for 17 points, while also recording three rebounds and one assist. Luke Bille and Austin Valdez also had solid outings contributing 13 points and nine points, respectively.
Looking ahead to their next games, Ponderosa will stay home and play Highlands Ranch, while Chaparral will travel to play ThunderRidge.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers “a little bit ahead” rehabbing from shoulder surgery

SCOTTSDALE , Ariz. — Every day of rehab is a milestone for Rockies infield prospect Brendan Rodgers , who ’ s recovering from major shoulder surgery .
Little wonder that he was pleased to say Wednesday that , “ I ’ m now throwing from 120 feet and can put a full swing on the baseball.
” Manager Bud Black , however , doesn ’ t expect Rodgers to play in the major leagues until May .
That could mean that Rodgers will start the season on the 60-day injured list .
But Rodgers has a different timetable in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart , but he ’ s also pushing to get back .
“ Doogie ( head trainer Keith Dugger ) told me yesterday that we have possibly two strong weeks of a throwing program before I get out there and start doing stuff , ” Rodgers said .
“ I have confidence and I know how my body feels .
I ’ ll be completely honest with them , but if I feel like I can play I ’ m going to tell them.
” Rodgers , 23 , made his big-league debut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but suffered with pain in his right shoulder .
In July , he underwent labrum repair surgery .
For more than a month he couldn ’ t lift his arm above his head .
“ It was a crazy surgery , ” he said .
“ I was in a bad place for a little bit but I ’ ve come a long way and I ’ m happy with where I ’ m at right now .
I was shocked , for sure , on how the long recovery was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pace , in my eyes , if not even a little bit ahead.
” Rodgers hit .224 with no home runs in 25 games for the Rockies last season , but he did slash .350/.413/.622 with nine homers and 21 RBIs for Triple-A Albuquerque in 37 games .
Black on Murphy .
Veteran first baseman Daniel Murphy reported to camp early and has been working out in the morning .
Black expressed faith that Murphy , 35 , will improve upon his performance from last season when he slashed .279/.328/.452 with 13 home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was spotty .
“ I know the pride of a veteran player , and I ’ ve just seen it too often , ” Black said .
“ Guys like this bounce back.
” Black also said that the Rockies plan to play Murphy closer to the bag in 2020 , in part because second baseman Ryan McMahon has good range to his left .
Footnotes .
Former Rockies left-handed reliever Mike Dunn , who recently announced his retirement , has joined the team as a special instructor this spring .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camp Wednesday .
He ’ s been dealing with what the Rockies called “ a family situation .
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Every day of rehab is a milestone for Rockies infield prospect Brendan Rodgers, who’s recovering from major shoulder surgery.
Little wonder that he was pleased to say Wednesday that, “I’m now throwing from 120 feet and can put a full swing on the baseball.”
Manager Bud Black, however, doesn’t expect Rodgers to play in the major leagues until May. That could mean that Rodgers will start the season on the 60-day injured list.
But Rodgers has a different timetable in mind. He’s going to be smart, but he’s also pushing to get back.
“Doogie (head trainer Keith Dugger) told me yesterday that we have possibly two strong weeks of a throwing program before I get out there and start doing stuff,” Rodgers said. “I have confidence and I know how my body feels. I’ll be completely honest with them, but if I feel like I can play I’m going to tell them.”
Rodgers, 23, made his big-league debut last season and played in 25 games but suffered with pain in his right shoulder. In July, he underwent labrum repair surgery. For more than a month he couldn’t lift his arm above his head.
“It was a crazy surgery,” he said. “I was in a bad place for a little bit but I’ve come a long way and I’m happy with where I’m at right now. I was shocked, for sure, on how the long recovery was going to take, but I’m on pace, in my eyes, if not even a little bit ahead.”
Rodgers hit .224 with no home runs in 25 games for the Rockies last season, but he did slash .350/.413/.622 with nine homers and 21 RBIs for Triple-A Albuquerque in 37 games.
Black on Murphy. Veteran first baseman Daniel Murphy reported to camp early and has been working out in the morning. Black expressed faith that Murphy, 35, will improve upon his performance from last season when he slashed .279/.328/.452 with 13 home runs. His defense, at times, was spotty.
“I know the pride of a veteran player, and I’ve just seen it too often,” Black said. “Guys like this bounce back.”
Black also said that the Rockies plan to play Murphy closer to the bag in 2020, in part because second baseman Ryan McMahon has good range to his left.
Footnotes. Former Rockies left-handed reliever Mike Dunn, who recently announced his retirement, has joined the team as a special instructor this spring. … Right-handed reliever Bryan Shaw was back in camp Wednesday. He’s been dealing with what the Rockies called “a family situation.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-13--MLB goes ahead with 3-batter minimum, roster changes

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball went ahead with its planned rules changes for this season , including the requirement a pitcher must face at least three batters or end the half-inning , unless he is hurt .
The changes were agreed to by MLB and the players ’ association last March 8 , subject to the study of a joint committee .
The three-batter minimum will start in spring training games on March 12 .
There were 2,162 pitching appearances of three batters or fewer last year , according to the Elias Sports Bureau , but 1,471 of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a game .
The active roster limit will increase by one to 26 from opening day through Aug. 31 , will drop from 40 to 28 through the end of the regular season and return to 26 for the postseason .
Each team may have a maximum 13 pitchers through Aug. 31 and during the postseason , and 14 from Sept. 1 through the end of the regular season .
Two-way players who have at least 20 innings pitched or 20 games started at a position or designated hitter with at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may pitch without counting against that game ’ s pitcher limit .
For this year , a player can use 2018 or 2019 to meet the requirement .
What had been a 26th player for certain day-night doubleheaders through Aug. 31 will become a 27th player in those situations , and that player won ’ t count against the pitcher limit .
Position players are prohibited from pitching through the ninth inning unless the player ’ s team is winning or losing by six or more runs when he takes the mound .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ period for pitchers will increase from 10 days to 15 , an effort to slow the use of relievers by teams who shuttle off pitchers between the majors and minors .
There still is a seven-day concussion IL .
Managers ’ time to challenge a play with a video review has been cut from 30 seconds to 20 .
MLB did not say whether it was going ahead with its right to cut between-innings breaks from 2 minutes to 1:55 .

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball went ahead with its planned rules changes for this season, including the requirement a pitcher must face at least three batters or end the half-inning, unless he is hurt.
The changes were agreed to by MLB and the players’ association last March 8, subject to the study of a joint committee. The three-batter minimum will start in spring training games on March 12.
There were 2,162 pitching appearances of three batters or fewer last year, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, but 1,471 of them finished with the end of a half-inning or a game.
The active roster limit will increase by one to 26 from opening day through Aug. 31, will drop from 40 to 28 through the end of the regular season and return to 26 for the postseason. Each team may have a maximum 13 pitchers through Aug. 31 and during the postseason, and 14 from Sept. 1 through the end of the regular season.
Two-way players who have at least 20 innings pitched or 20 games started at a position or designated hitter with at least three plate appearances in the previous season may pitch without counting against that game’s pitcher limit. For this year, a player can use 2018 or 2019 to meet the requirement.
What had been a 26th player for certain day-night doubleheaders through Aug. 31 will become a 27th player in those situations, and that player won’t count against the pitcher limit.
Position players are prohibited from pitching through the ninth inning unless the player’s team is winning or losing by six or more runs when he takes the mound.
The injured list and option recall minimum period for pitchers will increase from 10 days to 15, an effort to slow the use of relievers by teams who shuttle off pitchers between the majors and minors. There still is a seven-day concussion IL.
Managers’ time to challenge a play with a video review has been cut from 30 seconds to 20.
MLB did not say whether it was going ahead with its right to cut between-innings breaks from 2 minutes to 1:55.


thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes

HARTFORD , Conn. — The families of three female high school runners filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block transgender athletes in Connecticut from participating in girls sports .
Selina Soule , a senior at Glastonbury High School , Chelsea Mitchell , a senior at Canton High School and Alanna Smith , a sophomore at Danbury High School are represented by the conservative nonprofit organization Alliance Defending Freedom .
They argue that allowing athletes with male anatomy to compete has deprived them of track titles and scholarship opportunities .
“ Mentally and physically , we know the outcome before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith , who is the daughter of former Major League pitcher Lee Smith .
“ That biological unfairness doesn ’ t go away because of what someone believes about gender identity .
All girls deserve the chance to compete on a level playing field.
” The lawsuit was filed against the Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and the boards of education in Bloomfield , Cromwell , Glastonbury , Canton and Danbury .
“ Forcing girls to be spectators in their own sports is completely at odds with Title IX , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for women in education and athletics , ” attorney Christiana Holcomb said .
“ Connecticut ’ s policy violates that law and reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women.
” The Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference says its policy follows a state anti-discrimination law that says students must be treated in school by the gender with which they identify and the group believes the policy is “ appropriate under both state and federal law.
” The lawsuit follows a Title IX complaint filed last June by the girls ’ families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Education Department ’ s Office for Civil Rights , which is investigating the policy .
The lawsuit centers on two transgender sprinters , Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood , who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors .
The two seniors have combined to win 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017 , according to the lawsuit .
The three plaintiffs have competed directly against them , almost always losing to Miller and usually behind Yearwood .
Mitchell finished third in the 2019 state championship in the girls 55-meter indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our dream is not to come in second or third place , but to win fair and square , ” Mitchell said .
“ All we ’ re asking for is a fair chance.
” Yearwood , a senior at Cromwell High School , and Miller , a senior at Bloomfield High School , issued statements vehemently defending their right to run in girls events .
“ I have faced discrimination in every aspect of my life and I no longer want to remain silent , ” Miller said .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runner .
I participate in athletics just like my peers to excel , find community , and meaning in my life .
It is both unfair and painful that my victories have to be attacked and my hard work ignored.
” Yearwood said she also is a girl and has been hurt by the efforts to “ tear down my successes.
” “ I will never stop being me !
” she said in her statement .
“ I will never stop running !
I hope that the next generation of trans youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fights that I have .
I hope they can be celebrated when they succeed not demonized .
For the next generation , I run for you !
” The American Civil Liberties Union said it will represent the transgender teens and defend the Connecticut policy in court .
Attorney Chase Strangio , deputy director for Trans Justice with the ACLU LGBT & HIV Project , said transgender girls also are protected by Title IX .
“ The idea that the law only protects the individuals with XX chromosomes as compared to individuals with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislative history of Title IX , in any implementing regulation or in any other aspect of the interpretation of Title IX over the last 50 years by the courts , ” he said .
The attorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the court to prevent the transgender girls from competing while the lawsuit moves forward .
No hearing date on that request had been scheduled Wednesday , the day before the state ’ s indoor track championships begin .
Connecticut is one of 17 states that allowed transgender high school athletes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Transathlete.com , which tracks state policies in high school sports across the country .
Eight states had restrictions that make it difficult for transgender athletes to compete while in school , such requiring athletes to compete under the gender on their birth certificate , or allowing them to participate only after going through sex reassignment procedures or hormone therapies , according to Transathlete .
Yearwood and Miller have said they are still in the process of transitioning but have declined to provide details .

HARTFORD, Conn. — The families of three female high school runners filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block transgender athletes in Connecticut from participating in girls sports.
Selina Soule, a senior at Glastonbury High School, Chelsea Mitchell, a senior at Canton High School and Alanna Smith, a sophomore at Danbury High School are represented by the conservative nonprofit organization Alliance Defending Freedom. They argue that allowing athletes with male anatomy to compete has deprived them of track titles and scholarship opportunities.
“Mentally and physically, we know the outcome before the race even starts,” said Smith, who is the daughter of former Major League pitcher Lee Smith. “That biological unfairness doesn’t go away because of what someone believes about gender identity. All girls deserve the chance to compete on a level playing field.”
The lawsuit was filed against the Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and the boards of education in Bloomfield, Cromwell, Glastonbury, Canton and Danbury.
“Forcing girls to be spectators in their own sports is completely at odds with Title IX, a federal law designed to create equal opportunities for women in education and athletics,” attorney Christiana Holcomb said. “Connecticut’s policy violates that law and reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women.”
The Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference says its policy follows a state anti-discrimination law that says students must be treated in school by the gender with which they identify and the group believes the policy is “appropriate under both state and federal law.”
The lawsuit follows a Title IX complaint filed last June by the girls’ families and the Alliance Defending Freedom with the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights, which is investigating the policy.
The lawsuit centers on two transgender sprinters, Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood, who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors.
The two seniors have combined to win 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017, according to the lawsuit.
The three plaintiffs have competed directly against them, almost always losing to Miller and usually behind Yearwood. Mitchell finished third in the 2019 state championship in the girls 55-meter indoor track competition behind Miller and Yearwood.
“Our dream is not to come in second or third place, but to win fair and square,” Mitchell said. “All we’re asking for is a fair chance.”
Yearwood, a senior at Cromwell High School, and Miller, a senior at Bloomfield High School, issued statements vehemently defending their right to run in girls events.
“I have faced discrimination in every aspect of my life and I no longer want to remain silent,” Miller said. “I am a girl and I am a runner. I participate in athletics just like my peers to excel, find community, and meaning in my life. It is both unfair and painful that my victories have to be attacked and my hard work ignored.”
Yearwood said she also is a girl and has been hurt by the efforts to “tear down my successes.”
“I will never stop being me!” she said in her statement. “I will never stop running! I hope that the next generation of trans youth doesn’t have to fight the fights that I have. I hope they can be celebrated when they succeed not demonized. For the next generation, I run for you!”
The American Civil Liberties Union said it will represent the transgender teens and defend the Connecticut policy in court. Attorney Chase Strangio, deputy director for Trans Justice with the ACLU LGBT & HIV Project, said transgender girls also are protected by Title IX.
“The idea that the law only protects the individuals with XX chromosomes as compared to individuals with XY chromosomes is found nowhere in the legislative history of Title IX, in any implementing regulation or in any other aspect of the interpretation of Title IX over the last 50 years by the courts,” he said.
The attorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the court to prevent the transgender girls from competing while the lawsuit moves forward. No hearing date on that request had been scheduled Wednesday, the day before the state’s indoor track championships begin.
Connecticut is one of 17 states that allowed transgender high school athletes to compete without restrictions in 2019, according to Transathlete.com, which tracks state policies in high school sports across the country. Eight states had restrictions that make it difficult for transgender athletes to compete while in school, such requiring athletes to compete under the gender on their birth certificate, or allowing them to participate only after going through sex reassignment procedures or hormone therapies, according to Transathlete.
Yearwood and Miller have said they are still in the process of transitioning but have declined to provide details.


thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Cheraw earns 49-32 win over Springfield

Cheraw earns 49-32 win over Springfield

The Cheraw Wolverines defeated the Springfield Longhorns by a score of 49-32 on Saturday .
Springfield was lead in scoring @ @ @ @ @ 12 points , while also recording five rebounds and two assists .
Luke Hutches and @ @ @ @ @ outings contributing six points each .
Next up for each team , Cheraw will stay @ @ @ @ @ while Springfield will travel to play Stanton County .
Cheraw has not reported any team @ @ @ @ @ contest .
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The Cheraw Wolverines beat the Springfield Longhorns by a score of 49-32 on Saturday.
Springfield was paced in scoring by Darian Schaller who scored 12 points, while also collecting five rebounds and two assists. Luke Hutches aided the effort by contributing six points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Cheraw will play host to Edison, while Springfield will travel to play Stanton County.
Cheraw has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Johnson leads Holyoke to 48-41 win over Wiggins

The Holyoke Dragons earned a win when they defeated the Wiggins Tigers 48-41 on Saturday .
Ethan Johnson lead Holyoke @ @ @ @ @ also recording five rebounds and one assist .
Miles Sprague and Caleb Deaver also had @ @ @ @ @ and 10 points , respectively .
Looking ahead to their next games , Wiggins will @ @ @ @ @ , while Holyoke will travel to play Akron .
Wiggins has not reported any team @ @ @ @ @ contest .
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Wiggins could not keep up with Holly, fall 48-41 on Saturday.
Ethan Johnson lead Holyoke with 15 points scored while also recording five rebounds and one assist. Miles Sprague and Caleb Deaver also had productive outings contributing 13 points and 10 points, respectively.
Looking ahead to their next games, Wiggins will stay home and play Wray, while Holyoke will travel to play Akron.
Wiggins has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Primero slips past Antonito, wins 64-60

Primero slips past Antonito, wins 64-60

Antonito narrowly lost to the Primero Bulldogs in a 64-60 contest on Saturday .
Michael Damelio lead Primero with 23 @ @ @ @ @ and Jonathon Rivera also had good outings contributing 19 points and nine points , respectively @ @ @ @ @ scoring by Josh Duran who scored 39 points while collecting eight rebounds .
Angel Silvas @ @ @ @ @ eight points and seven rebounds .
Both teams will go on the road in their @ @ @ @ @ heading to play La Veta and Antonito taking on Cotopaxi .
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Antonito narrowly lost to the Primero Bulldogs in a 64-60 game on Saturday.
Michael Damelio lead Primero with 23 points scored. Antonio Cordova and Jonathon Rivera also had productive outings contributing 19 points and nine points, respectively.
Antonito was paced in scoring by Josh Duran who put up 39 points while grabbing eight rebounds. Angel Silvas helped by chipping in eight points and seven rebounds.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Primero heading to play La Veta and Antonito taking on Cotopaxi.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Farmer leads Kit Carson to 59-43 win over Haxtun

Haxtun could not overcome Kit Carson in 59-43 loss on Saturday .
Cordell Farmer lead Kit Carson with 15 points @ @ @ @ @ rebounds and two assists .
Brayden Bogenhagen and Jayden McCombs-Farmer also had notable outings contributing @ @ @ @ @ , respectively .
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest , @ @ @ @ @ play Idalia and Haxtun taking on Merino .
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The Kit Carson Wildcats earned a win when they defeated the Haxtun Bulldogs 59-43 on Saturday.
Cordell Farmer lead Kit Carson with 15 points scored while also collecting six rebounds and two assists. Brayden Bogenhagen and Jayden McCombs-Farmer also had productive performances contributing 11 points and 10 points, respectively.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Kit Carson heading to play Idalia and Haxtun taking on Merino.
Haxtun has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Kent Denver earns 72-62 victory against Colorado Academy

Colorado Academy let it rain from beyond the arc , sinking eight treys but ultimately fell 72-62 against Kent Denver @ @ @ @ @ was paced in scoring by Logan Schayes who accounted for 20 points .
Pace Billings @ @ @ @ @ respectable games contributing 15 points and 12 points , respectively .
Colorado Academy was paced @ @ @ @ @ who accounted for 16 points , while also collecting three rebounds and two assists .
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Colorado Academy made their presence felt from beyond the arc, drilling eight treys but ultimately lost 72-62 against Kent Denver on Saturday.
Logan Schayes lead Kent Denver with 20 points scored. Pace Billings and Christopher Tsai also had solid games contributing 15 points and 12 points, respectively.
Colorado Academy was lead in scoring by Jamie Bratis who put up 16 points, while also collecting three rebounds and two assists. Nate Kay and Elliott Cravitz also had notable outings contributing 13 points each.
Both teams will go on the road in their next contest, with Kent Denver heading to play Bishop Machebeuf and Colorado Academy taking on Jefferson Academy.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-13--Ask Amy: “Green card” marriage worries friends

Dear Amy : My dear friend of almost 40 years is getting ready to enter into a green card marriage with a young man he met on the internet !
My friend , “ Frederick , ” is a hairstylist in his mid-60s , who has never been lucky in love .
His longest relationship was 25 years ago and lasted only three months .
He has never lived with anyone .
After building a successful salon , he is now nearing retirement , owns his own home , and has a nice nest egg .
Unfortunately , he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a few of his closest friends that he had met a 26-year-old young man , “ Juan , ” on a dating site .
Juan is from an impoverished country renowned for its violent culture .
They have met in person only twice at a resort in Florida , and apparently “ clicked , ” sexually and otherwise .
Now Frederick is in a fantasy world of romance .
He plans to sponsor Juan , bring him to the U.S. next month , and move him into his home where they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a background check on Juan , which revealed that he had been essentially truthful in describing his background , but the report strongly cautioned that his poor country has a cottage industry of seeking U.S. citizens for green card marriages .
On one level Frederick acknowledges that he is almost literally courting disaster and heartache , but he is giddy talking about his upcoming wedding and honeymoon with this virtual stranger ( who is young enough to be his grandson ) .
Frederick is very sensitive , and has asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to hear it .
He has a “ yes , but ” for every concern raised by me or others .
Do we just watch this ship hit the iceberg ?
Is there nothing we can do ?
Dear Friend : Yes , you will watch this ship hit the iceberg , but you should do so from your own lifeboat , bobbing patiently and at the ready for a rescue , if necessary .
“ Frederick ” trusted your advice enough to follow through on a background check , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You should accept his romantic choices — as disastrous as they seem to be — and confine your counsel to practical matters .
This is the equivalent of tossing him a lifesaving buoy .
He should legally safeguard his financial assets , business and property , as a hedge against his somewhat uncertain romantic future .
Stay close to Frederick and get to know his new partner .
His friendships offer an important emotional support system .
Dear Amy : Recently my husband received a text from a co-worker , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearts at the end of the text .
I feel that this is not only unprofessional , but a personal breach as well .
I asked him to please address it and he said he would .
He has not .
Your thoughts ?
Dear Wondering : Here ’ s a little story : Years ago , my husband ( a builder who spends his days working out of his pickup truck ) , ended a telephone call with a subcontractor by saying , “ Love you , honey.
” Oops .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me and … it just flew out .
My point is that if someone texts a lot , it is possible that the little heart emojis basically flew out .
Or — if this colleague was asking your husband for a work-related favor , the heart emojis might have been her ( clumsy ) way of saying either “ please ” or “ thank you.
” I agree that this is not business-like .
One way your husband might have of “ addressing it ” would be to not address it at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick the emojis down the road , deciding to only address this if it recurs or seems to evolve into an inappropriate flirtation .
Is this what he has decided to do ?
You could ask him .
In the meantime , I don ’ t think you should worry about it .
Dear Amy : “ Anonymous ” wrote to you , complaining about her boyfriend , who didn ’ t want his photo posted on her Instagram account .
Every single thing about this letter screamed “ narcissist.
” Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to violate his privacy for her own bragging rights .
Dear Fed Up : What “ Anonymous ” didn ’ t seem to realize is that she can actually have this both ways .
She can enjoy her curated Instagram life , and she can enjoy the relationship with her boyfriend .
She just can ’ t do both things on the same channel .

Dear Amy: My dear friend of almost 40 years is getting ready to enter into a green card marriage with a young man he met on the internet!
My friend, “Frederick,” is a hairstylist in his mid-60s, who has never been lucky in love. His longest relationship was 25 years ago and lasted only three months. He has never lived with anyone. After building a successful salon, he is now nearing retirement, owns his own home, and has a nice nest egg.
Unfortunately, he is lonely and vulnerable.
Frederick recently shared with a few of his closest friends that he had met a 26-year-old young man, “Juan,” on a dating site. Juan is from an impoverished country renowned for its violent culture. They have met in person only twice at a resort in Florida, and apparently “clicked,” sexually and otherwise.
Now Frederick is in a fantasy world of romance. He plans to sponsor Juan, bring him to the U.S. next month, and move him into his home where they will share a bedroom.
I persuaded Frederick to get a background check on Juan, which revealed that he had been essentially truthful in describing his background, but the report strongly cautioned that his poor country has a cottage industry of seeking U.S. citizens for green card marriages.
On one level Frederick acknowledges that he is almost literally courting disaster and heartache, but he is giddy talking about his upcoming wedding and honeymoon with this virtual stranger (who is young enough to be his grandson).
Frederick is very sensitive, and has asked for my advice, but then clearly doesn’t want to hear it. He has a “yes, but” for every concern raised by me or others.
Do we just watch this ship hit the iceberg? Is there nothing we can do?
— Caring Friend
Dear Friend: Yes, you will watch this ship hit the iceberg, but you should do so from your own lifeboat, bobbing patiently and at the ready for a rescue, if necessary.
“Frederick” trusted your advice enough to follow through on a background check, so he is actually listening to you.
You should accept his romantic choices — as disastrous as they seem to be — and confine your counsel to practical matters. This is the equivalent of tossing him a lifesaving buoy. He should legally safeguard his financial assets, business and property, as a hedge against his somewhat uncertain romantic future.
Stay close to Frederick and get to know his new partner. His friendships offer an important emotional support system.
Dear Amy: Recently my husband received a text from a co-worker, who is also married, and she attached little hearts at the end of the text.
I feel that this is not only unprofessional, but a personal breach as well.
I asked him to please address it and he said he would. He has not. Your thoughts?
— Wondering Wife
Dear Wondering: Here’s a little story: Years ago, my husband (a builder who spends his days working out of his pickup truck), ended a telephone call with a subcontractor by saying, “Love you, honey.” Oops. He had just gotten off the phone with me and … it just flew out.
My point is that if someone texts a lot, it is possible that the little heart emojis basically flew out. Or — if this colleague was asking your husband for a work-related favor, the heart emojis might have been her (clumsy) way of saying either “please” or “thank you.” I agree that this is not business-like.
One way your husband might have of “addressing it” would be to not address it at all, but to basically ignore it and kick the emojis down the road, deciding to only address this if it recurs or seems to evolve into an inappropriate flirtation. Is this what he has decided to do? You could ask him.
In the meantime, I don’t think you should worry about it.
Dear Amy: “Anonymous” wrote to you, complaining about her boyfriend, who didn’t want his photo posted on her Instagram account.
Every single thing about this letter screamed “narcissist.” Thank you for calling her out about her need to violate his privacy for her own bragging rights.
— Fed Up
Dear Fed Up: What “Anonymous” didn’t seem to realize is that she can actually have this both ways. She can enjoy her curated Instagram life, and she can enjoy the relationship with her boyfriend. She just can’t do both things on the same channel.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)