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FROM PAGE 24 the philosophy at Western. I love it all, and that trip de nitely played a role in closing the deal for me.” in Parker Jan. 30. Contreraz led the Tigers with 10 points. Gracie Ward and Snashall were next with seven. No stats were available for Lutheran.

Bynarowicz was one of at least 19 Colorado High School football players to sign their letters to play at Western.

“Staying in state played a role for my decision to commit to Western over some of the out-of-state schools, which allows me to stay close to family,” he said.

Bynarowicz was a sophomore at the time the pandemic began.

Stargate School

Boys basketball

Prospect Ridge Academy beat Stargate School 58-51 in Broom eld Feb. 3. No stats were available for the Eagles. Max Vacco led the Miners with 32 points.

Kent Denver turned back Stargate School 92-53 in ornton Jan. 31. Connor Rusch scored 17 points for the Eagles. Dylan Perkins was close behind with 16. Caleb Fay led Kent Denver with 20 points. Jay Royal scored 17 points. Aryon Molavi scored 10.

SEE SCORECARD, P30 ornton led Horizon with 16 points, while Ives and Kassatly each added 12. Kassatly also led Horizon with 11 rebounds. e schedule isn’t going to get easier for the Hawks. e Fossil Ridge game was the rst of four games that Horizon has to play in ve days – all against league opponents.

“It’s going to be hard, but If we play as hard as we did (Friday) we will be completely ne,” the coach said.

After two trips to Fort Collins and a home game against Brighton earlier this week, the Hawks host rival Legacy Friday, Feb. 10. Tip time is 5 p.m.

“I don’t believe the pandemic played a huge role,” he said. “It was my rst varsity year.”

His plan is to study exercise sports science and psychology. He’s not sure about a speci c job just yet but would like to work with athletes and support their mental health.

“I am pumped for this opportunity and can’t wait to be a part of the team and football family at Western,” Bynarowicz said. “I am eager to provide myself and give them everything I have. I just want to thank everyone who has been there for me and helped me get to this point .. my family, my coaches, my teammates and my trainer, Dan Baker.”