FARMER'S KORNER - A year ago, the Tigers could have considered themselves overachievers. Summit had only 11 gymnasts on its roster, but despite a slew of injuries, was still able to reach the state meet for the seventh straight year, finishing sixth overall.
This year's a different story, and the Tigers know it.
Summit returns every single gymnast from last year's squad and has added a couple strong, new competitors to the lineup.
Now, in a sport that leaves athletes on the brink of failure with every twist, turn and jump of a routine, the Tigers realize the pressure is on.
"We all go in knowing that we can mess up, but all you can do is try your best," senior captain Gabi Ketzenbarger said. "Everyone has off days. There's always meets that you won't do as well."
"You just can't tear yourself apart every time it happens," fellow senior and captain Anne DeJulio added. " ... You have to a have a good attitude."
And that's somet
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September 2nd, 2010
Talented Tigers eyeing state
Summit High gymnastics preview go to article
September 2nd, 2010
Volleyball, soccer drop openers
Summit High roundup go to article
Head coach Liz Hughes summed up her team's match with just one word: almost.
With a young and untested lineup, the Tiger volleyball team lost a narrow match at Buena Vista to start the fall season.
"They did phenomenal," Hughes said of her squad, which had only three returning varsity players entering Thursday's match. " ... I'm really happy; it really felt good."
And a couple points here or there and the Tigers could have headed back to Summit with a win.
After a sluggish start in the first game, which Summit dropped 25-14, the Tigers threatened to win each of the final three games.
Buena Vista edged the Tigers 25-23 in Game 2, but Summit responded in the third. Sophomore Charlotte Truesdell, whom Hughes said had "killer serves all night," knocked a critical ace late in Game 3, helping the Tigers force a fourth game with a 25-21 win.
Summit would drop the final game 25-23.
"They really held their own," Hughes said of her team. &#
With a young and untested lineup, the Tiger volleyball team lost a narrow match at Buena Vista to start the fall season.
"They did phenomenal," Hughes said of her squad, which had only three returning varsity players entering Thursday's match. " ... I'm really happy; it really felt good."
And a couple points here or there and the Tigers could have headed back to Summit with a win.
After a sluggish start in the first game, which Summit dropped 25-14, the Tigers threatened to win each of the final three games.
Buena Vista edged the Tigers 25-23 in Game 2, but Summit responded in the third. Sophomore Charlotte Truesdell, whom Hughes said had "killer serves all night," knocked a critical ace late in Game 3, helping the Tigers force a fourth game with a 25-21 win.
Summit would drop the final game 25-23.
"They really held their own," Hughes said of her team. &#
September 3rd, 2010
Breckenridge lodging bookings up relative to last year
More Labor Day travelers expected in mountains than '09 go to article
SUMMIT COUNTY - More travelers are expected in the mountains during Labor Day weekend this year than in 2009, and occupancy rates in Breckenridge are up 5 percent.
"We're definitely seeing a pick-up from last year," said Emily McCormack with the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.
At the current rate of bookings, the number of visitors staying in the town could be as much as 7 percent over last year, she said.
The town's occupancy this weekend is expected to be about 60 percent - which is typical of summertime, when bigger weekends range from 60-80 percent occupancy, McCormack said.
AAA Colorado expects travelers in the mountain region this holiday weekend to increase 11 percent from 2009. About 2.68 million people are to vacation at least 50 miles from home across eight mountain states, according to a AAA press release.
Trips by automobile are expected to increase 10 percent from last year. The price of gasoline has been relatively steady this sum
"We're definitely seeing a pick-up from last year," said Emily McCormack with the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.
At the current rate of bookings, the number of visitors staying in the town could be as much as 7 percent over last year, she said.
The town's occupancy this weekend is expected to be about 60 percent - which is typical of summertime, when bigger weekends range from 60-80 percent occupancy, McCormack said.
AAA Colorado expects travelers in the mountain region this holiday weekend to increase 11 percent from 2009. About 2.68 million people are to vacation at least 50 miles from home across eight mountain states, according to a AAA press release.
Trips by automobile are expected to increase 10 percent from last year. The price of gasoline has been relatively steady this sum
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