The combination of light and water bend the image of Fruita Monument High School swimmer Jessica Fischer during the 200-yard freestyle final Saturday afternoon at El Pomar Natatorium at Mesa State College.

Carla Lawrence of Grand Junction takes a gate on a sitski as Music Pace of Grand Junction guides her down the mountain during the giant slalom race at the Colorado Discover Ability’s 14th annual Ski Challenge at Powderhorn Ski Resort on Saturday. The two finished with a time of 53.25 on their run.

Mesa State’s Hannah Breidel drives the ball down the court with Adams State’s Vera Jo Bustos, left, and Misti Solomon in pursuit during the second half of Saturday’s game at Brownson Arena. In the final seconds of the game, Breidel hit a pair of free throws to put the Mavs beyond the reach of the Grizzlies for the win.

Mesa State’s Mike Dominguez takes to the air between Adams State’s Seth Heinbaugh, right, and Nick Fox as he lines up his shot during the first half of Saturday’s game at Brownson Arena.

Mesa State’s Mike Dominguez fires off a three-point jumper Friday night in the first half against the For Lewis Hawks at Brownson Arena.

Mesa State’s Meagan Selvidge can’t find a hole in the Fort Lewis defense Friday night in the first half against the For Lewis Hawks at Brownson Arena.

Jordyn Madsen of GJ swims the 200 yard IM during Friday’s meet.

Jessica Fisher of Fruita swims the fly leg of the 200 yard Medley Relay at the El Pomar Natatorium.

125 lb Preston Bonine, top, of Paonia High School wrestles against Anthony Feller of Central.

Mesa State’s Chase Walker, ranked sixth in the nation, works against Adams State’s Joey Deaguero, ranked fifth, Thursday in the third period of their 157-pound match at Brownson Arena. Walker lost 4-3 in the closing seconds of the match.

Kyle Jamison of Central High School comes close to pinning Myles Cumpston of Paonia at Mesa State College in Central’s 41 to 33 win.

Dustin Braslin, top of Paonia vs Willy Holdren of Central

Willy Holdren of Central High School tries to turn Dustin Braslin of Paonia during a match Thurrsday.

Jeremy Coquoz, 17, of Grand Junction spins through the air as he does a 720 off of the bottom kicker at the Lower Maverick terrain park at Powderhorn Ski Resort recently.

Palisade High School’s Zaid Bradfield,right, hugs his mother Mindy after signing his letter of intent to play football at Mesa State Wednesday afternoon at Palisade High School.

Central High School’s Holden Reed signs his letter of intent to play football for the Mesa State Mavericks on Wednesday in the school library.

Fruita’s Tanner Crites goes strong to the hoop on the night that the school honored fallen mom who was stricken with cancer.

Fruita’s Jessica Sinner gets loos for a fast break against Montezuma-Cortez Keely Yanito.

Taylor Johnson of Fruita shoots over Jenna Schaak of Cortez

Sarah Hensley drives past a Cortez player

Drew Bridges of Fruita looks to dish under the basket.

Keenen Coit of Fruita tries to snag a loose ball

Mesa State pitcher Garrett Carpenter throws in the bullpen during practice at Bergman Field. Carpenter is one of four returning pitchers on the baseball team.

Mesa State’s Ryan Mortensen, right, tries to find a way around a pair of Metro State defenders during a recent game at Brownson Arena.

Michael Bear works around a Metro State defender during a recent game at Brownson Arena.

Fruita Monument’s Austin Dougless, top, works on pinning Central’s Nick Matta in five minutes during the 140-pound bout of Tuesday’s wrestling dual at Central. Each school won seven matches, but Fruita had more pins.

Several members of the Grand Mesa Bowmen, including a couple of the younger members, participate in the annual Tall Tales shoot, held each fall after hunting season. The club keeps membership fees low to allow more families to join.