Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Grand Junction, Colorado across Baseball, Football, Basketball.
The Forever 20 Hockey Foundation, created to celebrate Jade Emily Cox’s life, provides financial aid and gear to girls on the Western Slope, turning a personal tragedy into a community-driven movement for inclusive hockey.
Three Colorado high school football programs enter the 2026 season with preseason top‑ten rankings, setting the stage for competitive matchups and championship aspirations.
Colorado Mesa University’s baseball program has dominated the RMAC tournament since 2012, earning 20 titles and launching over 55 players into the MLB draft. The program’s achievements are anchored by a coaching staff that blends deep experience with a philosophy focused on mentorship, perseverance, and personal development.
Colorado Mesa University’s football program is poised for a stronger 2025 campaign, with Coach Miles Kochevar emphasizing a return to physical play and cohesion after a modest 6‑5 finish last year.
After a celebrated 20‑year run, Johnny Wiggs stepped down from his role as Santa Fe College's head baseball coach, concluding a career marked by 627 victories, two NJCAA World Series trips, and a Hall of Fame induction.
The Casper Ghosts, a Halloween‑themed franchise that briefly played in the Pioneer League, served as a development hub for future Major League stars and left a lasting mark on Wyoming's sports culture.
The Colorado High School Activities Association has released new football reclassifications that move Grand Junction Tigers to 5A, drop Fruita Monument to 4A, and place Grand Junction Central in a mixed 4A/3A league, setting up early season rivalry games and altered playoff pathways.
Summer soccer camps in Grand Junction, Colorado, integrate World Cup match analysis into training, exposing children to international teams and professional athletes while fostering continued participation.
A Colorado community's decades‑long effort to rescue an ancient fish blends scientific recovery, student stewardship, and cultural ritual, offering a model of collective conservation.
After a 22-home-run season that earned him NJCAA All-American status, Keenan Oxford is headed to Lubbock Christian University, where his mental approach to the game will be tested against a top Texas program.
The Wildcats' new head coach brings a proven track record of conference titles and state championships, promising a roster‑wide approach to sustain success.
The Cavaliers completed a perfect 5‑0 tournament run, highlighted by an 8‑5 championship victory over Blinn, driven by coach Eric Horner’s strategy and player confidence.
The Colorado Mesa University baseball team finished the season atop the national rankings with a 53‑win campaign, matching the school’s all‑time victory mark. The achievement was underscored by seven All‑American selections, each highlighting dominant performances on the mound and at the plate.
A former pro with international experience, Sean Evans has been promoted to assistant coach and rebounding coordinator at Queens University of Charlotte, guiding the team to its first ASUN title and a 21‑win season.
The Cavaliers erased a six‑run deficit to beat Midland 10‑9, a comeback that propelled them into the national championship game.
A nine‑run second inning propelled Colorado Mesa to a 20‑4 victory over UT Tyler, leaving the Patriots facing a decisive game Saturday night at The Diamond for a chance at the NCAA Division II College World Series in Cary, North Carolina.
Marking its 28th season, Challenger Baseball Grand Junction hosted an end‑of‑season game that highlighted the power of sport to unite neurodiverse youth with their peers.
Despite early leads and a spirited rally, the Mavericks were outmatched by the No. 10 UT Tyler Patriots in the first game of the South Central Regional super regional, falling behind 1‑0 in the best‑of‑three series.
An inside look at three coaches — Trevor Wikre, Ryan Whittington, and Donnie Holmes — who embody the university's legacy of building championship teams from within.
The Palisade Bulldogs baseball team has won nine consecutive games, securing the Southwestern League title and the No. 1 seed in the 4A bracket, setting up a high‑stakes playoff clash with Ponderosa.
The UT Tyler baseball team swept Angelo State in a doubleheader to win the South Central Regional title, setting up a best‑of‑three showdown with Colorado Mesa for a spot in the Division II College World Series.