Outside hitter Haleigh Higgins of CMU tries to hit a shot into the middle against Western New Mexico.

Josh Murdock takes a shot at goal as Mitchell Noyes defends.

Amanda Harryman, No. 14, heads the ball away from the CMU goal in Friday’s match against New Mexico Highmands.

CMU’s Lauren Brouse, No. 20, hits the field after getting fouled in a match against New Mexico Highlands.

No. 30, Dusty Sanchez from Central HS runs against Green Mountain HS during Friday’s game.

Central HS WR Edward Becoat, No.15,makes this catch over No.27, Green Mountain HS DB Orion Martzloff for a long gain in the first Qt.

Durango’s Cameron Treharne, left, takes a shot Friday evening as Ryan Gibb of Grand Junction defends at Canyon View Park. The teams played to a 0-0 tie in double overtime.

Morgan Young, No. 5 from Fruita Monument High School hits a three RBI double in the first inning against Central High School during Thursday’s softball game.

Tyler Hays from Central High School, No 15,  hits this pitch from No. 10, Jenni Sneddon from Fruita Monument High School for a homerun in the first inning Thursday.

Eight-year-old Ryder Mancuso from Palisade kicks for 38 feet 8 inches during the Punt Pass and Kick competition at Peach Bowl Park in Palisade Thu. afternoon.Mancuso also passed for 47 feet 6 inches and a punt of 57 feet 10 inches.

No. 7, CMU WR/DB Turmour Battle.

Rachel Stahl with the Grand Junction High School volleryball team VS Central HS.

Rachel Stahl No. 6, with the Grand Junction High School volleyball team VS Central HS.

Colorado Mesa University goalkeeper Sarah Schnetzler makes a save during a recent game against Ft. Lewis at Walker Field.

Central HS QB Noah Sanchez, who will be the new quarterback this week (old QB Mike Price has a concussion and is out for this week).

Central HS WR Josh Weller, No.17, had two long touchdowns last week.

Julie Norman’s father stands on a 12,500-fot ridge with Uncompahgre Peak in the background.

Julie Norman and her father prepare for a trek into the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Contributed photo special to the Sentinel

Led on the final lap by teammate Lauren Wells on a bicycle, an exhausted Colorado Mesa University women’s lacrosse team jogs their fourth lap around Sherwood Park during practice as they prepare for the spring season.

No. 1, Brianna Baldwin from Grand Junction High School slides into second base with a steal as the ball gets away from No. 2, Tiana Wirth from Central High School in the first inning.

No. 23,Taylor Head from Central High School hits a winner over the block of No. 6, Rachel Stahl and No. 24, Carman Pipe from Grand Junction High School in game one Tuesday at CHS.

Shirley Jarvis of Grand Junction holds the black-powder rifle she used to outshoot the competition to claim eight gold medals in the sharpshooter mid-range competition during the 2012 Black Powder Target Rifle Championships.

Shirley Jarvis displays the medals she won during the 2012 National Black Powder Target Rifle Championships.

A hiker enjoys the pristine landscape along Monument Canyon Trail.

Noah Nelson of Fruita tries to head a shot into the goal on a corner kick.

Central’s Midfielder Matthew hits a header against Fruita.

Brittany Halcomb of CMU takes a shot at goal at Walker Field against Colorado Christian.

Bareback rider Matthew Markman gets cross ways on his mustang but was able to pull himself up avoiding a bad fall for a no ride at the CPRA Finals at the Mesa County fairgrounds.

Kenneth Heltibridle of Elizabeth celebrates after completing his bull ride.

A solitary boat drifts across Taylor Park Reservoir, one of the key features in the water supply chain for western Colorado.