It was a busy weekend in Colorado high school sports as the championships for state lacrosse, swimming, and track and field were decided across the state.
Regis Jesuit claimed its fourth Colorado 5A state lacrosse title in the last eight years, beating Kent Denver, 10-4, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. In the Class 4A game, Cheyenne Mountain shocked top-seeded Alexander Dawson, 8-6, for the championship.
In boys state swimming, Regis Jesuit won the 5A team title — its 22nd in school history and first since 2014. Windsor won the 4A title, the first in school history. Here’s the full list of individual champions.
Storylines were abound at the state track meet. Fountain-Fort Carson took home the boys’ 5A team title. Denver East’s Arria Minor was handed her first-ever 400-meter loss in Colorado by Grandview’s Lily Williams. Speaking of East, the 4×200-meter relay squad set a new state record with Minor cheering in the stands. Rock Canyon senior Emily Sloan cemented her status as one of the state’s greatest prep hurdlers ever.
Tap here to see the full list of state track champions.
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