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Colorado Mines back in D-II football semifinals after running over Central Washington

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

The Colorado School of Mines football program is two wins from a national championship — again.And this time, the Orediggers had to grind it out.Riding a rushing attack that racked up 255 yards, Mines scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to beat Central Washington, 38-14, at Marv Kay Stadium on Saturday afternoon and claim its third straight regional title.With the win, the Orediggers moved to 13-0 for the first time in program history and locked up a third consecutive NCAA D-II semifinal trip as the No. 1 overall national seed.Next up is Kutztown (12-2), which beat Slippery Rock 28-16 in its regional final, next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Golden. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. The other semifinal will pit Harding (13-0) against Lenoir-Rhyne (13-1). Get through that gauntlet, and the Orediggers will win their first national title.Saturday did not produce a vintage John Matocha game through the air (225 yards, one interception on 16-of-25 passing), but the Orediggers mor...

Put a ring on it: Holy Family football pounces on Lutheran in 3A football championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

PUEBLO — Once the dust had settled from the blasting winds following Holy Family football’s Class 3A state title-winning effort Saturday afternoon, senior wide receiver Jaxon Grable donned the team’s newly minted banner as a cape, posing for the horde of camera phones in his path.He punched in the No. 2 seeded Tigers’ final touchdown on a 1-yard reception from senior quarterback Rylan Cooney with 8 minutes, 14 seconds left in the game at the CSU-Pueblo ThunderBowl Stadium, and Holy Family defeated No. 5 Lutheran, 33-8, in a contest that was close only for a brief moment.Eight months earlier, he was crowned a state champion in Class 4A basketball when the Tigers defeated Resurrection Christian in the title game. Now, he gets to add to his ring collection.“I feel the same thing,” Grable said. “It’s so exciting. I knew we were going to get it done. We had all prepared so well this year. Since January, we lifted every single day, we sprinted. We complained about the sprints every ...

CU Buffs football: Center Van Wells to transfer, assistant coach Nick Williams leaving program

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

Colorado’s offensive line makeover for 2024 is well underway. And, the Buffaloes have another hole to fill on the coaching staff.On Saturday, sophomore center Van Wells announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Monday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in ’24 College Sports | CU athletic director Rick George excited about Buffs’ future under Deion Sanders College Sports | Sports Illustrated names CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year College Sports | Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: How Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs can win 10 games in 2024? College Sports | Former CU Buffs OC Sean Lewis introduced as San Diego State head coach Also, BuffZone confirmed through multiple sources that edge coach Nick Williams is leaving the program. According to a source, Williams is leaving ...

Marin Catholic ends McClymonds season — and coach’s career — in dramatic NorCal 3-A title game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

KENTFIELD — A few moments after a desperation pass by McClymonds hit the turf and Marin Catholic celebrated its 35-28 victory in the NorCal 3-A title game Saturday, Michael Peters took a few minutes to stand by himself and reflect upon his 11 years as the Warriors’ head coach.Peters’ career, one that included four state titles and six NorCal championships, did not have a storybook ending. As he thought about his tenure at his alma mater, which began as an assistant coach in 1992, Peters said he was ready to enjoy retirement, but couldn’t help but feel like it could have been delayed by one more week.“It’s over … my career is done,” Peters said, adding after a sigh, “I know we should’ve played better than that.”McClymonds head coach Michael Peters gets emotional after their 35-28 lost to Marin Catholic in their 2023 CIF NorCal 3-A Regional Football Championship game at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, Calif., o...

Alameda County DA Pamela Price's office changes course after excluding some journalists from briefings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

(BCN) -- The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Saturday reversed course after excluding some journalists from a media briefing this week. The action was roundly criticized by First Amendment advocates as being unconstitutional and inappropriate.The Berkeley Scanner founder Emilie Raguso was not allowed to enter a news conference held Wednesday by District Attorney Pamela Price's office, which cited a requirement for media members to have an official press credential "issued by a bonified [sic] national news network, local news affiliate, or a long-standing independent news journal." Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo files paperwork to run for Congress Raguso, an experienced local journalist, did present official credentials but was nevertheless turned away. The District Attorney's Office claimed that the criteria were part of policies that were "long-standing and predate the election of District Attorney Pamela Price."On Saturday, the District Attorney's Office release...

Tyson scores 22 in Seattle U’s 73-63 victory over Southern Utah

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Cameron Tyson’s 22 points helped Seattle U defeat Southern Utah 73-63 on Saturday night.Tyson added five rebounds for the Redhawks (5-3). Brandton Chatfield scored 18 points while finishing 9 of 13 from the floor, and added eight rebounds. Alex Schumacher was 3 of 11 shooting and 8 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight assists and three steals.The Thunderbirds (2-5) were led by Zion Young, who recorded 14 points. Prophet Johnson added 12 points for Southern Utah. Chazz Hutchison also had 11 points and two blocks.NEXT UPSeattle U next plays Saturday against Northwest (WA) at home, and Southern Utah will visit Utah on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Towns scores 28, Gobert has season-high 26 and Timberwolves beat Hornets 123-117

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Saturday.Charlotte led by four with 4:53 remaining before Towns and Gobert combined to score eight points in a 13-3 surge that put the Timberwolves ahead 115-109 with 2:02 left. Charlotte would get no closer than three the rest of the way.Gobert, who was listed as questionable with a hip injury, hadn’t scored more than 17 points in a game this season.“That’s one of the best games I’ve ever seen from a man who’s questionable,” Towns said. “It’s just amazing to see him play knowing he’s in pain and playing hurt. The way he came out today, I give a huge shout out to him.”Minnesota improved the best record in the Western Conference to 15-4. Naz Reid scored 23 points and Mike Conley finished with 14 points and 10 assists.The Timberwolves scored the game’s first 10 points and led by 12 ...

Jordan King scores 29 points, Richmond beats William & Mary 88-69

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

Jordan King’s 29 points helped Richmond defeat William & Mary 88-69 on Saturday night.King added six rebounds for the Spiders (5-3). Jason Roche scored 14 points that included four 3-pointers and Dji Bailey had 12 points.Charlie Williams led the Tribe (3-6) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Chase Lowe added 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for William & Mary. Caleb Dorsey also had 13 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Miller’s bomb at buzzer sends TCU past Georgetown as officials missed his step out of bounds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emanuel Miller scored 29 points and his desperation 3-point, running bank shot at the buzzer carried TCU past Georgetown 84-83 in a thriller on Saturday in a Big East/Big 12 Battle contest.But not without some controversy.Replay showed Miller stepped on the right sideline with his left foot just before releasing the ball. Though officials reviewed the play, because they missed Miller stepping out-of-bounds in real time, by rule they couldn’t overturn the shot.Jayden Epps sank a pair of foul shots with 2.7 seconds left to give Georgetown an 83-81 lead. On the inbounds, TCU’s Micah Peavy ran the baseline, and like a quarterback rolling to the right to evade pressure, threw the ball on a near-straight line to Miller who caught it, turned, took a dribble and launched it before falling to the floor.Miller finished 12-for-18 shooting, Jakobe Coles scored 17 points and reserve Avery Anderson III 11 for the undefeated Horned Frogs (7-0).Epps scored 24 points, D...

Green, Jeanty lead Boise State to 44-20 win over UNLV for Mountain West title

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:36:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A locker room can go either way when a coaching change is made, and in Boise State’s case, players lined up behind Spencer Danielson when he was handed the job on an interim basis with two games left in the regular season.That buy-in has been on full display since.Taylen Green threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, and the Broncos improved to 3-0 under Danielson, beating UNLV 44-20 on Saturday to capture their fifth Mountain West championship.“It’s paramount,” Danielson said of his players’ support. “Those young men deserve all the credit because they had a lot of opportunities to say, ‘Let’s not do this. I’m going to find the easy way out. I’m going to transfer. I’m just not going to give my effort.’ They never did it.”The Broncos (8-5) are expected to head to the LA Bowl, which has the first choice from the Mountain West.UNLV (9-4), which was appearing in its first Mountain West title game, will g...