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• Trojans sprinter is the"Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week"

  May 25, 2011 3:02 AM

  You might call Fountain-Fort Carson junior Markesh Woodson the fastest man in Colorado. He's also the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Woodson had an incredible day this past Saturday at the 5A state track and field meet in Lakewood. First he won the state title... more »

• Central state champ is this week's "Athlete of the Week"

  February 24, 2011 1:19 AM

  Southern Colorado crowned a number of state champions at last weekend's state high school wrestling tournament in Denver. And one of those state champs is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to sophomore Jeremy Baca from Pueblo Central. Baca won the 103 pound... more »

• Rampart winger wins "Athlete of the Week" award

  February 9, 2011 1:47 AM

  We hit the ice to pick this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to Ryan Carroll the captain of the Rampart hockey team. Ryan leads the state in scoring with 30 goals and 57 points in just 18 games. He's the all-time leading scorer... more »

• East's Gregory joins sister as "Athlete of the Week" winner

  January 26, 2011 2:34 AM

  Pueblo East guard Jordan Gregory is on quite a roll. He had a career best night last week and this week he's our "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Gregory was named All-State a year ago as a junior and he's playing even better this year.... more »

• Widefield swimmer is selected "Athlete of the Week"

  January 20, 2011 1:07 AM

  For this first time this high school year a swimmer has been named the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to senior Chelsea Lowder from Widefield High School. Chelsea is a four-year varsity swimmer and has taken first place in all of her individual events... more »

• Harrison point guard is selected "Athlete of the Week"

  December 15, 2010 1:38 AM

  A multi-sport athlete from Harrison high school is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Harrison point guard Nikkita Lester is this week's winner. Lester and her Harrison teammates won last weekend's Pueblo County Invitational to remain unbeaten. Nikkita, Harrison's point guard, was named to... more »

• Wildcat wrestler is this week's top athlete

  December 8, 2010 1:25 AM

  As we change our focus from fall sports to winter sports a wrestler has been chosen as this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to Pueblo Central's Sonny Espinoza. Sonny is currently the number one ranked 119 pound 4A wrestler in the state. At... more »

• Canon City quarterback named "Athlete of the Week"

  November 24, 2010 2:05 AM

  Most of southern Colorado's high school football players have hung up the equipment by now. Not Canon City senior quarterback Max Javernick who is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Last Saturday Max was 11 for 20 passing for 163 yards and he three... more »

• Liberty's King is Athlete of the Week

  November 17, 2010 2:04 AM

  The high school volleyball season may be over but we have one last volleyball star to honor. Liberty junior Tammy King is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Tammy played Libero at Liberty and is also a standout setter and outside hitter. Tammy led... more »

• Pueblo County band shares "Athlete of the Week" award

  November 3, 2010 12:38 AM

  We have an election day tie for this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." The votes are in and the 80 plus members of the Pueblo County High Marching Band are the "Athletes of the Week." Last week in Grand Junction the Hornets band won... more »

• Vista Ridge claims first ever "Athlete of the Week" award

  October 27, 2010 3:26 AM

  For the second straight week a long-distance runner is honored as the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." And for the first time ever the winner is a student from Vista Ridge High School. Congratulations to Beth Luckel. Last week Beth won the 4A Region Four... more »

• Bulldogs cross country champ is "Athlete of the Week"

  October 20, 2010 1:17 AM

  Pueblo Centennial has a storied history of great cross country runners. We can add another name to that list. Congratulations to Bulldogs senior Carly Moore, this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Carly won the girls title at the South Central league cross country meet... more »

• Air Academy golfer is this week's "Athlete of the Week"

  October 13, 2010 2:37 AM

  Cam Harrell may be the best high school golfer in Southern Colorado and he's this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Cam, a senior at Air Academy is this year's Metro League champ. Last week he shot four under over two rounds at the Club... more »

• Bell Game standout is named "Athlete of the Week"

  October 6, 2010 2:38 AM

  He was the MVP last Friday when Pueblo Centennial beat Pueblo Central in the Bell Game. Now running back John Vela is the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Vela the leading rusher in class 3A rushed for 231 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain's Grossman earns Athlete of the Week award

  September 21, 2010 11:25 PM

  The state high school cross country meet is just over a month away and in class 4A Cheyenne Mountain's Danielle Grossman is sure to be a factor. Danielle, the number one ranked 4A runner this season is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." ... more »

• Cheerleader wins first "Athlete of the Week" Award

  September 15, 2010 2:11 AM

  The "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" is back! Our debut winner of the new school year is senior cheerleader Ashley Marquez from the Dolores Huerta Prep School in Pueblo. Cheerleaders are sometimes the forgotten athletes but they practice and work out just as hard as... more »

• Pueblo East senior is final "Athlete of the Week"

  June 10, 2010 9:12 PM

  News First 5's final "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" is a great example of athletic prowess and academic excellence. Congratulations to Pueblo East senior Erik Kochenberger. Erik was the co-captain of the Eagles basketball team that made it all the way to the 4A state... more »

• Coronado cheerleader is this week's top athlete

  June 1, 2010 8:12 PM

  The high school sports season has ended but News First 5 is not finished honoring some of our top local athletes. And this week we pay tribute to the hard-working and sometimes unsung cheerleaders. This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" is Coronado senior cheerleader... more »

• State champion swimmer named Athlete of the Week

  May 25, 2010 9:31 PM

  A three-time state champ becomes a two-time winner of the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" award. Congratulations to Pueblo Centennial swimmer Tanner Krall. This past weekend in Loveland the Bulldogs senior won the 100-yard breaststroke at the 4A state high school swim meet. It was... more »

• Swink swimmer named "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  May 19, 2010 2:19 AM

  This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete in the Week" has put a few miles on his car this school year. Congratulations our latest winner, senior swimmer Mathew Arthur from Swink. Swink doesn't have a swim team so Mathew drove to Pueblo several times a week to practice... more »

• Doubles partners share "Athlete of the Week" award

  May 12, 2010 2:32 AM

  The 4A girls state high school tennis tournament begins Thursday in Pueblo. And the number one doubles team at Pueblo West will be heading into that tournament with a little momentum and some recognition. Pueblo West seniors Taylor Smith and Joslyne Lovelace are this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School... more »

• Fountain Valley senior named "Athlete of the Week"

  May 5, 2010 1:03 AM

  A two-time national champ is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." And for only the second time in the history of the award our winner is an equestrian athlete. Congratulations to senior Emily Maloof from the Fountain Valley School. Emily scored 11 of her... more »

• Pine Creek pitcher named "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  April 28, 2010 3:05 AM

  This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" spends a good part of the spring on the baseball diamond. Congratulations to Pine Creek shortstop and pitcher Derek Skrdlant. Derek has the lowest ERA in the Colorado Springs 5A Metro League and is third in the state.... more »

• Pueblo Centennial multi-sport athlete is Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week

  April 20, 2010 8:47 PM

  Congratulations to this week's Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week, Pueblo Centennial's Thomas Pankey. Just call Pankey the next Jim Thorpe. He has twelve sports letters: four in golf, four in hockey, and four in track and field. Pankey was the second place runner... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain hurdler is "Athlete of the Week"

  April 14, 2010 2:46 AM

  For the second straight week the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week' is a hurdler. Last week Wasson's Trevor Brown received the honor. This week the award goes to Cheyenne Mountain senior Catherine "Kita" Alvares. Kita has won every hurdling race she's participated in this year.... more »

• Wasson All-American is this week's "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  April 7, 2010 1:48 AM

  He's a national All-American, one of the best hurdlers in the state and the country, and he's this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to Wasson senior Trevor Brown. Brown who was also a star on the Wasson football team recently signed a letter... more »

• Lewis-Palmer high jump star is "Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week"

  March 23, 2010 8:44 PM

  A high jumper who just may be a state champ by the end of the high school track and field season is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to senior Kobi Rex from Lewis-Palmer high school. At the recent Banana Belt Invitational in... more »

• Pueblo East junior is "Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week"

  March 17, 2010 2:46 AM

  The Pueblo East boys' basketball team may have lost the 4A state championship game Saturday night to Sierra, but the players gained a lot of respect for their great comeback effort and the class they displayed on the court. Junior forward Darius Allen is one of those players and he... more »

• State's best goalie is named "Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week"

  March 9, 2010 8:54 PM

  Just over a week ago the Lewis-Palmer hockey team won the state high school championship. Now their goalie has been named the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Brent Schwarz attends Palmer Ridge high school but since they don't have a hockey team he plays for... more »

• 3-time state champ is "Athlete of the Week"

  February 23, 2010 10:40 PM

  The Colorado High School Wrestling Championships over the weekend provided plenty of excitement. The tourney also provided this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Senior Matt Addington from Florence beat Caleb Wyatt from Hotchkiss to win the 3A 160 pound state championship on Saturday. That... more »

• Rampart's Reff honored posthumously as "Athlete of the Week"

  February 10, 2010 2:33 AM

  The Rampart boys' basketball team is one of the best in Southern Colorado. Their inspiration lies with a teammate who passed away unexpectedly. That teammate is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Nick Reff played soccer and basketball at Rampart. This past September he... more »

• Cancer survivor from Sand Creek named "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  February 3, 2010 1:55 AM

  She was honored on Saturday by her teammates and now Sand Creek senior basketball player Jasmine McIntosh is the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Jasmine started playing basketball in the fourth grade. When she was only 13 years old and in the eighth grade, Jasmine... more »

• South senior becomes first two-time "Athlete of the Week" winner

  January 20, 2010 1:42 AM

  For the first time in the three-year history of the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" we have a repeat winner. Congratulations to Pueblo South senior Amanda Garcia. Last April she was chosen as Athlete of the Week based on her soccer skills. And while soccer... more »

• Centennial's DeRose is "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  January 12, 2010 10:37 PM

  Whether in the classroom or in the water, Anna DeRose is a proven leader. DeRose, a senior at Pueblo Centennial is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Anna is one of several key returnees on the always tough Bulldogs swim team, the defending South... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain cheerleading squad named Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week

  December 29, 2009 7:42 PM

  Congratulations to this week's Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week, the Cheyenne Mountain High School cheerleading squad. The Cheyenne Mountain cheerleaders placed sixth out of 48 teams at the recent 4A State Competition. They placed fifth last year at State. The Cheyenne Mountain team has... more »

• Canon City hoops star is this week's "Athlete of the Week"

  December 23, 2009 1:11 AM

  Canon City is the home of this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to senior Steven Trainor from Canon City High School. Trainor, a 6' 8 ‘' forward, has played varsity basketball the past four years. He led the team with 17 points last... more »

• Sierra wrestling captain is "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week"

  December 16, 2009 1:40 AM

  For the first time this school year a wrestler has been selected as the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." This week's winner is Sierra junior Alexander Eastman. Alex, the captain on the Stallions wrestling team, was the 130 pound champ at last weekend's Lewis Palmer... more »

• Falcon junior is "Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week"

  December 9, 2009 2:00 AM

  For the second week in a row a basketball player has earned "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" honors. Congratulations to Falcon junior Kiah Hicks. Kiah is a center on the Falcon girls' basketball team. In Falcon's first four games of the season Kiah averaged 10.8... more »

• Pueblo County gymnast is this week's "Athlete of the Week"

  November 10, 2009 8:42 PM

  For the first time this year a gymnast is selected as the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to senior Jennifer Rockwell from Pueblo County. There is no gymnastics team at Pueblo County so for the past four years Jennifer has competed for the Pueblo... more »

• Lewis-Palmer senior named "Athlete of the Week"

  November 3, 2009 9:23 PM

  Lewis-Palmer cross country star Maddie Kruger is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Kruger fought off a bacterial infection that knocked her out of practice for a couple of weeks and still qualified for Saturday's state meet in Fort Collins. This is the third... more »

• Rampart volleyball star named "Athlete of the Week"

  October 20, 2009 11:09 PM

  This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" is a star on the volleyball court and in the classroom. Congratulations to Rampart junior Alexis Bailey. Alexis has recorded 35 kills so far this season and is one of the leaders on the Rams team. Throughout her... more »

• Central quarterback is Athlete of the Week

  September 29, 2009 11:40 PM

  Pueblo Central and Pueblo Centennial tangle for the 109th time Friday night in the Annual Bell Game at Dutch Clark Stadium. A game that will feature this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to Central quarterback Max Lerille. Lerille has been red hot in... more »