Audrey Rose Kachin kicks a shot past the defense off Moffat County on Saturday during Palisade’s victory at Long Family Memorial Park.

Natalie Combs makes a pass that led to a goal Saturday during Palisade’s victory over Moffat County.

Chole Brown from Fruita Monument High School in the Girls Long Jump at the Wildcat Invite at Stocker.This jump was 15 feet 3 1/2 inchs.

Colorado Mesa University’s Austin Kaiser singles in the bottom of the fifth inning of Friday’s first game at the newly rebuilt Suplizio Field.

Colorado Mesa University’s Justin Rosales takes to the air as he dives into home plate to score ahead of the throw to Metro State catcher Robbie Nickels during the bottom of the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Suplizio Field.

Colorado Mesa University’s Nolan Snell throws to a Metro batter during Friday’s first game at the newly rebuilt Suplizio Field.

Shea Peterson of Montrose kicks a penalty kick as Central players Katie Reynolds, from left, Emily Dufford and Teresa Giandonato try to block the shot at Long Family Park.

The Colorado Mesa University baseball team works hard during practice at Bergman Field Wednesday.

Colorado Mesa University outfielder Mitch Corwin chases down a fly ball during practice at Bergman Field.

Tony Diaz, the new Grand Junction Rockies manager, looks out from the new dugout at Suplizio Field.

Tony Diaz the new Grand Junction Rockies manager looks out from the new stands at Suplizio Field.

Thunder pitcher Katie Petty, second from left, holds the hand of Colorado Mesa University’s Monica Hylton, left, as the CUM softball player throws to a batter.

An excited Spencer Campbell of the Knights high-fives his buddy,  Colorado Mesa University’s Taylor Gross.

A family and their dog hike along a ridgeline above the Tabeguache Trailhead.

Identincal twins and doubles partners Kaitlan, left, and Kelleen Sera will be leading the Colorado Mesa Universiy women’s tennis team into the RMAC Championships this weekend.

As her twin sister Kelleen backs her up, Kaitlan Sera returns the ball over the net during tennis practice at the Elliott Tennis Center.

Dakota Scott, 14,  of Delta readies a line at the Confluence Park In Delta. The fisherman had success with small bluegills and catfish

Courtney Maihi hits a double Sunday during the Mavericks’ doubleheader loss to Nebraska-Kearney at Bergman Field.

Taylor Gross tries to score but is called out.

Ongoing bear management research by Colorado Parks and Wildlife is aimed at determining what impacts urban food sources, such as these crabapple trees in the Aspen mall, have on local bear populations.

Birds are banded to keep track of species count. Photo Special to the Sentinel/ Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Once a fearsome diversion that forced boaters off the Gunnison River near the Cory bridge on Colorado Highway 65, this view of a rebuilt Hartland Dam is what now greets boaters heading downstream on the Gunnison River. Photo Special to the Sentinel/ Delta County Tourism Board

McDonald Creek Cultural Area straddles the Utah/Colorado state line, and displays a culture that had its own Art on the Corner a thousand years ago.

Over 100 riders, mostly children, participated in a Bike Rodeo hosted by the Western Flyers Youth Group and the city of Fruita Recreation Department Saturday at the Civic Center.

Over 100 riders, mostly children, participated in a Bike Rodeo hosted by the Western Flyers Youth Group and the city of Fruita Recreation Department Saturday at the Civic Center.

Joel Arellano trains on a hill at the Tabeguache Trailhead for his upcoming 25-mile run in the Desert Rats Trail Running Festival while wearing a bomb suit along the Kokopelli Trail.  The designated route he will be tackling in the 65-pound suit will include a 4,000-foot vertical gain in elevation. Arellano is a captain with the Grand Junction Fire Department.

Capt. Joel Arellano of the Grand Junction Fire Department will use three pair of shoes during his 25-mile run while wearing his bomb suit.