FOOTBALL
The Mustangs gained nearly 500 yards of total offense in a recent 46-12 over Rocky Ford on September 16th.
SOCCER
Members of the boys soccer team had a chance to become ball boys for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at a recent home game.
FOOTBALL
The Mustangs have won three straight games on the gridiron after dropping their season opener to Rye HS on September 2nd. The 'Stangs started the streak with a 36-35 win over Valley HS. Senior Tyler Maloney had three TD's and 154 all purpose yards while junior Nate Gentzel threw for 243 yards and a TD. The following week the Mustangs took their action back on the road for a Friday night showdown at Rocky Ford HS. Maloney once again led the ground attack with 183 yards, while sophomore Logan Moore added 53 yards on four carries. Senior Evan Scherr had a breakout game for the Mustangs with 159 receiving yards on eight catches with three TD's. The 'Stangs trailed 6-0, but scored 46 straight points walking away with a 46-12 win. Last Saturday the team traveled to Westminister to take on Prospect Ridge Academy. After jumping out to an early fast lead, the Mustangs gave up four TD's to the Miners late in the game but hung on for a 43-32 win. No team stats were available at the time. This week the Mustangs will take on Woodland Park on Friday night at 7 PM at Richardson Field for homecoming.
VOLLEYBALL
The girls volleyball team continues to make an impressive showing with some big wins in the last two weeks. The 'Stangs defeated 4A Pueblo East 3-2 and a week later knocked off 5A Doherty 3-1. The Mustangs went on to go 3-1 in the Jefferson Academy Tournament, beating Monte Vista, La Junta and Vanguard. Most recently, the Mustangs got big wins over Banning Lewis Prep and Ellicott. They will take on TCA tonight at 6 PM in the main gymnasium and travel to Salida on Thursday night to continue league play. Senior Grace Allen leads the Mustangs in kills with 94 followed by fellow senior Taryn Thime with 75. Junior middle blocker Hannah Ruger leads the team with blocks and senior libero Norah Jorstad leads the team in digs with 177.
GOLF
The Mustang golf team has quickly wrapped up their regular season schedule ending with regionals last Wednesday. The team finished 9th in the Tri-Peaks League this year, however junior Jack Clifford also finished individually in ninth place to qualify him for the all-conference team. Clifford paced the young team full of newcomers all season. Senior Kai Thomas and senior Landon May were also in the top four regularly. Thomas shot a 109 at the Woodland Park Invite while May shot 120. Sophomore Landon Foster shot 124. Thomas, one of the most improved golfers this season shot 100 at the CHSAA Regional Tournament at Common Ground GC while May and Foster shot 117 and 119 respectively. Jack Clifford, qualified for the CHSAA 3A State Golf Tournament by posting an impressive 82, after starting +5 through his first four holes in a rain packed day. Clifford will compete October 3-4 at Pinehurst CC in Denver, CO.
BOYS SOCCER
The boys soccer team sits at 5-2-1 on the season after a big win last Thursday night against rival CSCS. The Mustangs and Lions were tied 2-2 after regulation and a first overtime. At the end of the second OT, junior Graham Beckum notched the winning goal on a PK with less than five seconds to play in the game. The 'Stangs have big wins over Alamosa (5-0), St. Mary's (2-0) and a tie with Bayfield 1-1 during this two week stretch of the season. The Mustangs will begin league play this Thursday when they travel to Salida HS to take on the 3-4 Spartans. Junior Evan Yount leads the team with six goals and seven assists on the year while senior Luke Donegan has notched five goals and three assists. Junior Deric French has been solid in net for the Mustangs with 49 saves on the young season, while only giving up nine goals. The 'Stangs will take on Ellicott this Thursday night at 6 PM.
CROSS COUNTRY
The boys and girls cross country teams competed last Saturday for the first time in two weeks at the Emma Coburn Elk Run in Crested Butte, CO. The Mustang boys gathered 109 points paced by Cody Kelley who also was 4th with a 16:32.40. Cody Wyman ran a 17:13.60 and Bennett Gauvin finished in 18:00.90. The Mustang girls team finished in 12th place paced by Gaia Drotar who ran a 24:00.40 and Ellen Lowe who finished in 24:24.70. The Mustangs will race again Friday afternoon at the Vanguard Invite at 3 PM and October 7th at the Tri-Peaks League Invite at 3 PM. Come check out some of our amazing runners and support the 'Stangs in action!
MANITOU SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Email: bvecchio@mssd14.org
Website: https://mssd14.rschoolteams.com
Location: 401 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Phone: (719) 685-2075
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