New Captain, New Drama

Today is Sunday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2024. There are 44 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 17, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-born actor who had become one of America’s biggest movie stars of the 1980s and ’90s, was sworn in as the 38th governor of California. Also on this date: In 1800, Congress held its first session in the partially completed U.

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A look at how the top Heisman Trophy contenders, including two-way CU Buffs star Travis Hunter, played on Saturday: Travis Hunter, Colorado Odds entering Saturday: -125 Numbers vs. Utah: 5 catches, 55 yards (plus 5 rushing), 1 TD; 3 tackles, 1 INT, 1 pass defended Note: The odds-on favorite to claim the Heisman Trophy only bolstered his chances Saturday, including an incredible highlight-reel grab in CU’s 49-24 dismantling of the Utes at Folsom Field. Dillon Gabriel, Oregon Odds entering Saturday: +375 Numbers at Wisconsin: Completed 22 of 31 throws for 218 yards with one interception Note: Dillon currently holds the record for most career touchdowns, passing Case Keenum’s mark of 178 last week at Maryland.

Platte Valley was on the verge of Sweet 16. Village High School had other ideas. After losing the first two sets, the Mountaineers came roaring back to beat Platte Valley in five sets to capture the Class 3A state girls volleyball championship Saturday night at the Denver Coliseum. The night’s drama was spelled out by the set scores: 20-25, 21-25, 32-30, 25-17, 17-15. Related Articles Preps | Powerful Thompson Valley overwhelms Lutheran for Class 4A girls volleyball title Preps | Valor Christian claims Class 5A girls volleyball three-peat with passion: “This is my family” Preps | Cherry Creek’s Cole Wearner lifts Bruins to Class 5A boys soccer title in 2-1 win over Broomfield Preps | Merino High puts dynasty on line at state volleyball tournament Preps | Colorado high school football playoffs: Chalk, toss-ups and upset alerts in the second weekend of postseason play PV, the 2022 champions, has won 15 state titles and appeared to be closing in on a state record 16th.

The overriding question heading into the Class 4A state girls volleyball tournament was whether or not anyone could handle Thompson Valley’s formidable firepower. The answer was a definitive no. The Eagles thrashed Lutheran in the finals, winning 25-19, 25-12, 25-14 to capture their third title in their last four years. “These girls have played together for a long time, and they have played together for four years under me, so now they just run with it,” coach Lester Thorne said.

Setter Chloe Elarton’s cotton candy-soft passes earned her a volleyball scholarship to Georgia. Outside hitter Kenzy McGatlin’s thunderous spikes and stonewall blocks have her heading to LSU to play beach volleyball. Valor Christian’s dynamic senior duo has played for national squads and traveling club teams and starred in prestigious tournaments. They are headed for the big time.