Lindsey Smith, The Gazette

Lindsey Smith

The Gazette

Richmond, VA, United States

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Past articles by Lindsey:

Longtime Mesa Ridge football, wrestling coach Rob Braaten announces retirement

After 30 years of coaching football and wrestling, longtime Mesa Ridge coach Rob Braaten announced he is retiring at the end of the school year. → Read More

3,100 fans allowed at CHSAA spring football championships at CSU-Pueblo

The Colorado High School Activities Association and Friends of Football has received approved variance requests for 3,100 fans per game at CSU-Pueblo's Neta & Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl for the spring → Read More

Gazette Preps 2021 boys' & girls' lacrosse preview capsules

Class 5A Lewis-Palmer Rangers Coach: Bill Zoldi, 2nd season Last season: 4-11 (4-4 5A South Suburban) Returning starters: Luke Aronson, sr., D; Trevor Bradley, jr., D; Asten Gerk, jr., D; Andrew Merrell, sr., M; Logan Murray, sr., LSM; Ayden Snow, jr., M; Burke Sullivan, sr., M/A Other top athletes: Ethan Hulting, jr., A Outlook: Zoldi said he is most excited for the opportunity to play. “Our… → Read More

Colorado's 7 most unique high school nicknames

Chances are you've heard of the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, the Wichita State Shockers and maybe even the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes. → Read More

Arrests made in connection to 2018 death of Pine Creek grad Taylor White

Three years after Pine Creek High School graduate Taylor White was killed in a hit-and-run crash, his family may finally have answers. → Read More

CHSAA outlines Season B protocols: Masks required for basketball; wrestling, hockey, girls' swimming may compete without

The Colorado High School Activities Association hosted webinars this week outlining protocols for Season B sports, including basketball, ice hockey, wrestling and girls’ swimming, as approved by the Colorado Department → Read More

SCHEDULE RELEASE: 25 Pikes Peak region football teams slated to begin fall football Oct. 9

Following the Colorado High School Activities Association’s announcement last week to allow schools to choose to play football in either Season A (fall) or Season C (spring), 79.9 percent of → Read More

Pikes Peak region athletes protest CHSAA, Gov. Polis to 'Let them Play'

The second Friday of September is usually reserved for high school tailgates, roaring student sections, and of course, high school football. → Read More

What to Know, How to Watch: The 98th Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

The 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be a unique experience for racers and spectators as coordinators were forced to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and → Read More

CHSAA announces new season structure; most sports to see biggest changes in post-season play

Days ago the Colorado High School Activities Association provided a long-awaited answer about the fate of fall sports, and Thursday CHSAA released sport-specific modifications as the state navigates high school → Read More

Mascot debate: Use of Native American mascots in Colorado, schools facilitating discussion

In 2015 then-governor John Hickenlooper signed an executive order that created the commission to study American Indian representations in public schools in hopes of facilitating a discussion around the use → Read More

Friday Faceoff: What's your expectations of this year's Broncos?

Lindsey's take: From a non-Broncos fan perspective, there's a lot to be excited about in 2020 → Read More

Colorado Springs youth get free elite sports training from nonprofit organization

Now in its third year as a Colorado Springs-area nonprofit, Hillside Connection offers free basketball clinics, summer leagues, enrichment activities and community service opportunities for boys and girls in southern → Read More

Air Academy’s Thad Dewing earns second Gatorade Player of the Year honor

Air Academy's Thad Dewing can add a second national award to his trophy case. The two-time boys' soccer state champion is now a two-time Gatorade Colorado Boys’ Soccer Player of → Read More

CHSAA’s 'Resocialization' task force meets, faces criticism from parents

The Colorado High School Activities Association’s “Resocialization” task force, assigned to design a plan for resuming sports and activities in 2020-21 following COVID-19 shutdowns, faces criticism from the community and → Read More

Colorado Springs athletic departments prepare for ‘reopening’ of high school sports June 1

Colorado High School Activities Association’s moratorium on high school sports expires Monday, paving the way for area districts to open athletic facilities for approved offseason training. → Read More

Kyle Burkett to succeed father, Mike, as coach of St. Mary’s girls’ basketball

Last week, longtime girls’ basketball coach Mike Burkett announced his retirement from coaching after 21 seasons and two state titles at St. Mary’s. → Read More

TCA boys’ basketball coach Leo Swiontek retires

After leading the TCA boys’ basketball team to a historic run to the state Final Four, coach Leo Swiontek has announced he is retiring, citing the extensive time commitment required → Read More

Spring season officially canceled, CHSAA announces

High school sports are done for the year due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a letter released by CHSAA commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green on Tuesday morning. → Read More

Doherty girls’ basketball coach Patrick McKiernan removed from position

After his ninth season at the helm of the Doherty girls’ basketball program, Patrick McKiernan was removed from his position Thursday following his annual year in review. → Read More