Johnson earns all-state
Holyoke High School senior Ethan Johnson has been named to the 2A all-state basketball second team.
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Sabryn Burris, at left, practices a putting drill with coach Nick Flaa as assistant coach Marcia Dalton works with Megan Walker at girls golf practice Friday, March 18. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Girls golf team excited about high level of interest
A dozen girls are eager to hit the course this year as girls golf season tees off.
Ethan Johnson, at left, hands the baton to Trey Oakley while coach Corey Koberstein looks on during an indoor track practice Monday, March 21. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Track and field team adjusts to ‘normal’ year after COVID
The Holyoke High School track and field team saw much success last year and is hoping to build on that in the 2022 season.
Alexis Dominguez keeps his eye on the plate as he pitches in relief during Holyoke’s first game against Byers. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Dragons swept by Byers to open baseball season
The Dragon baseball team led off its season in Holyoke on Saturday, March 19, with a doubleheader against Byers. Holyoke lost the first game 15-13 and the second 24-1.
For the first time in Holyoke High School history, the girls basketball team is bringing home a state championship trophy. Emotions are running high as senior team members Lauren Herman, Kristin Vieselmeyer and Elyce Talavera celebrate with a large Dragon crowd after defeating Sanford in the Colorado 2A championship game Saturday evening, March 12, at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Senior Kristin Vieselmeyer attacks the basket during Saturday’s championship game with Sanford. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Lauren Herman is up and over a Sanford defender. The senior led the Lady Dragons in scoring during the championship game. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Senior Elyce Talavera, at left, works her way around a Sanford player last Saturday in Loveland. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Junior Elise Krogmeier dribbles toward the basket during Saturday’s championship game. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Audrey Talavera, a Holyoke sophomore, is on fire from behind the arc in the semifinal game against Limon on Friday. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
In Saturday’s championship with Sanford, junior Grace Roberts pushes inside to attempt a layup. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
The Lady Dragon bench holds its breath as a shot goes up in the state championship game against Sanford. Pictured from left are coach Kyle Carper, Elise Krogmeier, Hannah Lindholm, Ava Koberstein, Nicole Schlachter, coach John Baumgartner, Fatima Nuñez, Alma Alejandre, Emma Sprague, Anessa Colglazier and Courtlyn Kinnie. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
A large student section, including Michel Perez, in front, and Jadon Frost, cheers for the girls Saturday at Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
The trophy presentation at Budweiser Events Center in Loveland on Saturday, March 12, was cause for celebration for the Holyoke Lady Dragons, who won their first ever state title. Players are pictured from left, Leah Struckmeyer, Elyce Talavera, Grace Roberts, Hannah Lindholm, Audrey Talavera, Ava Koberstein and Kristin Vieselmeyer. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Lady Dragons make history
Two years ago, the Lady Dragon basketball team had its sights set on a state championship but left the court empty handed thanks to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of the st