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Floydada softball refocuses during delay to down Colorado City in region quarterfinal Game 3
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WOLFFORTH — The Floydada softball team spent nearly as much time in the parking lot as it did on the field Saturday.
The first lightning delay was welcomed. The Whirlwinds trailed Colorado City 9-0 late in an uncharacteristic Game 2. The time away allowed Floydada to regroup and focus on correcting its mistakes.
The Winds came out like a new team in Game 3, jumping out to a 4-0 lead with a revived offense. Lightning struck again.
One might’ve worried the second pause would throw off the newfound rhythm. Floydada coach Armando Morales didn’t.
The Winds’ bats remained steady following the almost two-hour delay, leading to a 13-6 series-clinching win in the Region I-2A quarterfinal at the Frenship Athletic Complex.
“I knew the second game (of the series) wasn’t us,” Morales said. “(C-City) did a heck of a job changing things and doing things different and adjusting. But I know what I have in my team. The break just helped us to encourage ourselves to get better and to move on, so it helped out.”
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Floydada offense night and day in doubleheader
C-City’s Mia Obenhaus allowed four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk in a complete-game shutout in Game 2. Wolves coach Jesse Casarez said she threw a “great game” in a 4-3 loss in the opener Thursday as well, but he gave K.K. Lloyd the nod in the decisive contest.
Lloyd pitched “lights out” the previous round against Clarendon, Casarez said, but she lasted five batters into Game 3. By the time Obenhaus returned to the circle, the Winds led 3-0 following three hits.
Floydada got the better of Obenhaus, too, even with an hour and 45 minutes on its bus in between. The Winds totaled 16 hits, seven for extra bases. The team hit four apiece in the first three innings to go up 11-1.
Carisa Fernandez, who went 3 for 3 with a double, two triples and five RBIs, said Floydada took time to adjust to the lefty Obenhaus.
“We haven’t seen a left-handed pitcher this year,” Fernandez said, “so seeing it from the opposite side, I think it was in our heads and we were thinking about it too much. … She’s a really good pitcher, but I finally think we adjusted to it. We settled down and we felt at home in the box.
“We hit our pitches instead of hitting her pitches.”
Casarez wraps up first season
So ended the Wolves’ first season under Casarez, a 1989 Lubbock High grad. Casarez, who started three freshmen and four sophomores, said the team adjusted to his “old school” coaching style and grew.
“I was extremely proud of them,” Casarez said. “We could have laid down when it was 11-1, and we came back and had a little fight.”
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Analise Perez makes Floydada ‘whole’ in finale
Game 3 also saw the return of Analise Perez. The shortstop missed Saturday’s matinee after a Game 1 collision with Fernandez, who joked they were “playing football in the outfield.”
The senior Perez had an RBI and was part of a clean defense. She recorded three putouts and two assists as Floydada bounced back from a three-error Game 2.
“Having her back, it was huge,” Fernandez said. “She’s a huge part of our lineup. She’s a huge part in the field. I felt like without her we felt like we weren’t whole. But with her we came together. We knew what we needed to do, and we came out with a vengeance.”
REGION I-2A QUARTERFINAL
GAME 2
Colorado City 9, Floydada 0
Floydada 000 000 0 — 0 4 3
Colorado 300 150 x — 9 6 1
Madison Pyle and Alli Hernandez (5). Mia Obenhaus. W — Obenhaus. L — Pyle. 3B — Colorado City, K.K. Lloyd.
GAME 3
Floydada 13, Colorado City 6
Colorado 010 131 0 — 6 10 3
Floydada 434 002 x — 13 16 0
K.K. Lloyd and Mia Obenhaus (1). Alli Hernandez. W — Hernandez. L — Lloyd. 2B — Floydada, Kirsten Pyle 2, Carisa Fernandez, Madison Pyle. Colorado City, Alexis Martinez, Obenhaus, Alyssa Wooddell, Lyla Ramon. 3B — Floydada, Fernandez 2, Soriah Wickware. HR — Colorado City, Martinez.
Records: Floydada 26-7-1; Colorado City 24-12.
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John Walsh wins race for Denver District Attorney
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John Walsh, a career federal prosecutor and private practice attorney, will be Denver’s next district attorney after winning Tuesday’s election.
Walsh won about 58% of the vote, beating Leora Joseph by about 11,000 votes, according to the Denver Elections Division.
He’ll will still need to go through the November general election, but they’d be the presumptive winner and would take office in January.
Both candidates agreed on a number of issues but split on a few. Joseph, for example, said she was completely opposed to the idea of safe injection sites, while Walsh said he was at least open to a pilot program with a single site, subject to approval by City Council, to gather more research on how it’d work in Denver.
Walsh ran on a campaign of reforming sentencing guidelines. A career federal prosecutor, he served as assistant U.S. Attorney and was appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado by former President Barack Obama.
He worked on Obama’s clemency project and, at the time, reduced sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. In private practice, he’s worked on business litigation, securities and conducting internal investigations.
He’s also been involved in several high-profile cases, from leading a grand jury investigation into former Arizona Governor John Fife Symington to representing President Joe Biden’s administration in one of the 2020 election lawsuits in Michigan.
Walsh was endorsed by outgoing Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and former District Attorney Mitch Morrissey.
Leora Joseph, who worked as a prosecutor in Massachusetts for 25 years, served as chief of staff for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and led Colorado’s Behavioral Health Agency.
You can view all of Tuesday’s primary election results on CBS News Colorado.
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New program helps feed hungry children and families in Colorado
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What the nation’s top QB Julian Lewis said about official visit to Colorado
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Julian “JuJu” Lewis says he enjoyed his time in Boulder. But was it enough to sway him away from his commitment to USC?
The highly sought-after Carrollton high school quarterback prospect was ushered in and welcomed by everyone around the foot of the Flatirons. This was Lewis’ third official visit to Colorado since the start of the year. However, this visit was particularly noteworthy given how the city showed the Peachtree passer nothing but love.
“It was a cool weekend,” Lewis told SI. “I met a lot of good people while I was in Boulder and definitely noticed the things they did around town.” He went on to say he was shutting down his recruitment.
The nation’s top ranked prospect, according to ESPN, had a burger named after him and had welcome signs all over the place. He garnered a great deal of attention with everyone knowing how monumental it would be for CU to land him
As for the verbal commitment to USC? That hasn’t alter Lewis’ approach or wanting to survey his options. The elite signal-caller has taken official visits to Indiana, Auburn and Colorado as of late. While the Trojans are still in the picture, the Buffaloes and Tigers did enough to stay afloat.
The prominence of Deion Sanders has brought significant attention to Colorado’s football program, making it a prime destination for top recruits like Lewis. Upon arrival, he was greeted with a warm welcome that included a tour of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. The facilities at Colorado have undergone significant upgrades in recent years, making them competitive with some of the best in the nation. Lewis and his family were shown around the Champion Center athletic complex, training rooms, and the newly renovated Folsom Field.
A key highlight of the visit was the opportunity for Lewis to sit down with Shedeur Sanders for a “legendary” picture. The Buffs “Grown” QB approach to mentoring is focusing on building character and leadership qualities in his teammates, which resonated deeply with Lewis. Sanders’ commitment to his personal and athletic development in noticeable this offseason as he ramps up to preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Additionally, Lewis was treated to a glimpse of life in Boulder, Colorado. The university’s scenic campus, set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, offers a unique environment that combines rigorous academics with a vibrant college town atmosphere. The natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Boulder were emphasized as part of the overall appeal of being at CU.
The official visit left a strong impression on Lewis and his family. Coach Prime’s dynamic leadership and the comprehensive support system at Colorado present a compelling case for why the university is an excellent choice for top-tier recruits. As Lewis continues to weigh his options, the time spent with Sanders and the Colorado football program will undoubtedly play a significant role in his decision-making process.
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