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FROM PAGE 26 the Tigers’ o ense get back to work in the bottom half of the fourth inning to end the game.

“We just hope our o ense can step up when we face tougher pitching,” Peterson said. “We also need some of our younger guys on the mound step up and give us quality innings.” e Class 5A Je co League was a tight race last season with eight of the nine teams separated by just one win. Peterson expects the same this spring.

“Our league is going to be com- petitive where anyone can beat anyone,” Peterson said.

“We expect to go to playoffs. We really do,” Snyder said.

A-West would either have to win the conference title or finish high enough in the RPI rankings to make the 24-team 5A state tournament.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

Wheat Ridge has a new leader with Jarett Hack taking over the coaching duties for longtime coach Adam Miller. Hack is a 2013 Golden High School graduate. e Farmers dove into 4A Je co League play April 6 against Green Mountain on Wheat Ridge’ home eld. e Farmers hung tough for six innings, but a 7-run top of the seventh inning by the Rams lead to a 10-2 victory for Green Mountain.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Je co Public Schools. For more Je co coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.