The Manitou Springs boys soccer team dropped its lone game from last week, losing to STRIVE Prep 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 9. The Mustangs (2-3) have now dropped three straight games and haven’t scored a goal since the opening weekend of the season when they got wins over Bayfield and Durango. “Scoring goals is hard,” […]
With seven seconds remaining on the clock, Manitou Springs head coach Stu Jeck and offensive coordinator Brandon DeMatto had a tough decision on their hands. The Manitou Springs football team was down three points to Salida and was in field goal range. They thought that provided enough time for one last chance at the […]
Consistency is something that generally can’t be found in totality on a golf course. But for Davis Mack and the Manitou Springs boys golf team, finding a little bit of it can go a long way with the season hitting a very crucial point. On Friday, Sept. 17, the Mustangs head to Hollydot Golf Course […]
The Harrison Invite gave a very clear picture over what the Manitou Springs cross country team is about in 2021. After coming so close to a win at the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede, Henry Ilyasova made sure no one was ahead of him when he crossed the finish line on Sept. 10. He finished the race […]
For the first time in two years, the Manitou Springs volleyball team got back into a tournament atmosphere as the Mustangs competed at the Jefferson Academy Tournament on Sept. 10 and 11. The Mustangs (6-2 overall) rattled off wins over Monte Vista, Jefferson Academy and Eagle Ridge Academy to advance to the championship game […]
The Manitou Springs boys golf team had its best showing of the season, taking second place at the Sept. 7 Tri-Peaks League tournament at Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Senior Davis Mack led the way, shooting a 12-over-par 84 to take fourth individually. He struggled on the front nine, making three double-bogeys and a triple […]
Scoring goals in soccer is hard. Manitou Springs coach Ben Mack likes to point out that the reason the top players in the world are paid so much money is because of their ability to put the balls into the net. The one thing that this young Mustangs team is figuring out is just how […]
Photos by Bryan Oller If the first cross-country meet of the season is any kind of indication, Manitou Springs is in for an historic season. While running in the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede at Norris Penrose Event Center, the annual state meet venue, the Mustangs put on a heck of a performance. Henry Ilyasova took […]
The Manitou Springs girls volleyball team received a stark reminder that they continue to live in an evolving situation. The Mustangs were all set for their third match of the year, a showdown with Dolores Huerta Prep. The morning of the match, Dolores Huerta informed Manitou that the game would have to be canceled. […]
Early momentum can be a game changer. That’s the lesson the Manitou Springs football team learned in its home opener, a 43-0 loss to University on Sept. 4. Turnovers and big offense plays allowed the Bulldogs to jump out to a quick a 22-0 lead in the first quarter, leaving the Mustangs (0-2 overall) […]
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann Seeing some tough courses can certainly help the Manitou Springs boys golf team early in the season. The Mustangs got to play in non-league tournaments at the Pueblo Centennial Invite at Walking Stick on Aug. 25, and the Mitchell Marauder Invite at Cherokee Ridge on Aug. 26. They got admirable showings […]
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann A timely score and an onside kick ruined a potentially solid start to the season for the Manitou Springs football team. The Mustangs’ first game came sooner than expected — they picked up a game against Rye on Aug. 28, thanks to St. Mary’s having to drop its program for the […]
The Manitou Springs girls volleyball team remained undefeated on the season after winning a five-set thriller over Pueblo East on Aug. 31. The Mustangs (2-0 overall) dropped the first and third sets, putting their backs against the wall on two occasions. They responded to pull out the 23-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-15, 15-4 win. The Mustangs […]
A long road trip to start the season can be a useful team-building tool. And that’s exactly what it looked to be as the Manitou Springs boys soccer team trekked to Colorado’s southwest corner for games against Bayfield and Pagosa Springs. The trip proved successful as the Mustangs beat Bayfield 3-1 on Aug. 27 […]
One look at the collective faces of the Manitou Springs volleyball team would tell a complete story about the season opener against Summit. The Mustangs were full of energy and smiles, all of which were rightfully earned. The fall 2021 campaign officially kicked off Aug. 24 with Manitou getting a 25-18, 25-12, 25-20 win […]
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann It’s hard to get a true measure of a performance without a scoreboard. But the Manitou Springs football team came off the field against their scrimmage with Buena Vista on Aug. 20 getting the sense that this fall will certainly feel a lot different than spring did. It’s unrealistic to ask […]
A total of 1,410 people started the race on Saturday, Aug. 21, but 93 were unable to finish. Photos by Bryan Oller
The Marathon caps entries at 680 people, but 51 runners did not finish the grueling course on Sunday, Aug. 22. Photos by Bryan Oller
The Pikes Peak Ascent will take place Saturday, Aug. 21, and the Pikes Peak Marathon will follow on Sunday, Aug. 22. Both races will start in downtown Manitou and runners will take Ruxton Avenue and Barr Trail. The Ascent will start at 7 a.m. in front of City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., and the first […]
For the past couple of seasons, the Manitou Springs volleyball team has flashed a lot of potential. This could be the year that the Mustangs live up to that potential as they return a slew of big hitters to go with several key pieces fitting into place around them. Even though playing in Season C […]
