GJHS cleans up in 2011 SWL Awards
The Grand Junction Tigers wracked up 13 awards in the 2011 SWL All-Conference Selections.
The Grand Junction Tigers wracked up 13 awards in the 2011 SWL All-Conference Selections.
Drew Bridges and Brittany Hoppe signed their letters of intent on Wednesday afternoon.
The Durango Demons dominated the All-Conference board with five players (including the SWL player and coach of the year).
No. 33 Fruita Monument fell to No. 34 Heritage 21-16 on Saturday.
Jim Davis of The Team 1340 joins us to talk about Grand Junction's opening round match-up with Chatfield, Fruita Monument falling just short, and Palisade's regular season finale with Delta.
The SWL All-Conference team was released today. Adam Diaz was named the Coach of the Year for the Grand Junction Tigers, and Central Warrior Brittany Hoppe was named the MVP.
The Palisade Bulldogs cruised through their District Tournament to win claim the title and move onto the 4A Regionals.
The Montrose Indians leaned on three touchdowns from Cameron Jones to overtake the Fruita Monument Wildcats 27-21.
Fruita Monument looking to clinch a playoff spot, while Grand Junction and Hotchkiss tried to finish off perfect regular seasons. Palisade also looking to knock off unbeaten Rifle at Stocker Stadium.
Friday's game against Montrose might as well be tabbed a playoff game for Fruita Monument. If the Wildcats win, they'll be one of the last teams to make the 5A playoffs. If they lose, they'll need help.
It's the final week of the regular season in 5A play, which means teams will get one last shot at positioning themselves for a playoff spot.
The Olathe Pirates and Palisade Bulldogs will host their respective District Tournaments in high school volleyball.
Jerreon Dennis had four touchdowns and Austin Berk accounted for three turnovers on the defensive side of the ball as No. 1 Grand Junction topped Fruita Monument 42-14 in an SWL game at Stocker Stadium on Friday.
Scores from Friday night's games listed below.
The Fruita Monument Wildcats edged Ralston Valley to advance to the second round of the 5A State Tournament while the Montrose Indians were eliminated by Pueblo South.
The stage is set for the biggest rivalry in the Grand Valley. Both Fruita Monument and top-ranked Grand Junction enter Friday night's game 2-0 in Southwestern League play.
Greg Wentzel from The Team 1340 helps us break down Fruita Monument vs. Grand Junction, Central vs. Montrose, and Palisade vs. Steamboat Springs.
The Montrose Indians defeated Fruita Monument 2-1 and Grand Junction shut out Central 2-0 on Tuesday evening.
The Palisade Bulldogs claimed sole possession of the WSL with a 3-1 win over Delta, and Fruita Monument ended their regular season with a sweep at Central.
The Fruita Monument Wildcats breezed through the 5A Regionals to earn a No. 6 spot in the 5A State Tournament.
The Fruita Monument Wildcats advanced to the State Tournament with back-to-back wins at Saturday's Regional Tournament, while the Grand Junction Tigers were eliminated by Ralston Valley.
We've got your western slope scores listed below.
For the third year in a row, the Fruita Monument Wildcats will host a regional tournament.
The stage is set for Stocker Stadium on Friday night: No. 1 Grand Junction (6-0) vs. No. 6 Montrose (6-0). Jim Davis from The Team 1340 stopped by to preview the match-up on this week's Sideline Showcase.
Central beats Junction 3-2, while Montrose tops Fruita Monument 3-1.
