The Paradox Of Sports

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

P. O. S. Fireside Chat brought to you by Pawsitive Pathways. Tonight Uncle Kevin visits with Pawsitive Pathways Brandie Jackson about the issues facing rural Colorado as it relates to abandoned and abused dogs.

11/20/2025

Merino finds itself atop the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 2A girls’ basketball preseason coaches' poll.

The Rams will be looking to make their fourth consecutive appearance in the state title game. Over the last three seasons Merino has compiled a 76-5 record.

In 2023, Merino went 23-4. The Rams fell to Sedgwick County in the state championship game 47-43.

The 2024 Rams squad was flawless. Merino went 27-0 and defeated Burlington 61-45 for the state title.

Last season Merino went 26-1. The Rams beat Sedgwick County 40-29 to be crowned state champs for the third consecutive season.

On Wednesday, the CHSAA Board of Directors voted to have the Class 2A boys and girls basketball state tournament played at Moby Arena on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

The state tournament will be played March 12-14.

11/20/2025

Uncle Kevin knows about 6 / 7, he’s just not completely sure what it means. The entire P. O. S. Fireside Chat with Pawsitive Pathways Brandie Jackson drops tonight.

11/20/2025

P. O. S. Fireside Chat Preview Sneak Peak brought to you by Pawsitive Pathways. Uncle Kevin full interview with Pawsitive Pathways Brandie Jackson drops tomorrow night.

11/20/2025

Playoffs kick off Saturday! Let’s Go Pack!

11/20/2025

‼️ CARDINAL COUNTRY ‼️

Our very own Abrielle Gomez and Ashlynn Steinbrunn have been selected to play in the 2025 Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State Volleyball games this Sunday at Fossil Ridge High School 💪🏐

First serve for their game will be at 9:00 AM 👀💯

🚨 CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS! 🚨

❗️❕ It’s GREAT to be a CARDINAL ❕❗️

11/20/2025

AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors voted on Wednesday at its November meeting to approve Colorado State University in Fort Collins as the site for the 2A boys and girls basketball state championships.

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

For the fourth time in the last five years Cheyenne Wells and Stratton will square off in the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 1A 6-Man Football State Championship Tournament. The prior three postseason matchups came in state title games. This time will be in the state semifinals on Saturday afternoon in Stratton.

The game will also mark the fourth time in the last five years the two programs have faced off twice in a season. The prior three times the Tigers and the Eagles bookended the seasons facing off: in 2021 Cheyenne Wells beat Stratton in both meetings, 52-37 in the season opener, and 62-21 in the state championship game; in 2023 Stratton beat Cheyenne Wells in both meetings, 65-16 in the season opener, and 69-14 in the state championship game; last season Cheyenne Wells swept Stratton, winning 53-40 in the season opener, and 50-27 in the state title game.

Stratton won the 2025 season opening matchup beating Cheyenne Wells 50-22.

Each program features a pair of athletes that have crossed the 1,000-yard All Purpose yards plateau.

Stratton junior Drew Fox is the only of the four to have racked up over 2000 yards reaching the 2074-yard mark. Fox has rushed for 1591 yards, has 302 yards in the kicking return game, and has 181 receiving yards.

Judson Isenbart has 1069 all-purpose yards for the Eagles. The sophomore has 505 receiving yards, 410 rushing yards, 64 yards in the kicking return game, and has 90 yards worth of interception returns.

Cheyenne Wells senior Trey Scheler has 1482 all-purpose yards. Scheler has rushed for 1185 yards, has 200 yards receiving, and 97 yards of interception returns.

Trevin Smith has 1296 all-purpose yards for the Tigers. The sophomore has 863 yards on the ground, 241 yards in the kicking return game, 162 yards receiving, and 30 yards of interception returns.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Stratton. The winner will face off against the winner of the Idalia and Peetz game next weekend in Pueblo.

📸 - Stratton (27 - Drew Fox) photo by Sally Dwyer
📸 - Cheyenne Wells (28 - Trey Scheler) photo by Wendy Dicky

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Congratulations to all the All-Conference winners in the High Plans League!