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Photos: Fort Lewis Skyhawks’ season ends in South Central Region basketball tournament semifinalsFort Lewis falls 85-80 against Colorado Mesa on Sunday in Canyon, TexasMalik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Trevor Baskin Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)30002000Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College looks to move the ball inside against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College dribbles against Trevor Baskin of Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College looks to attack the basket against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&; M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College throws down a dunk against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)30002000Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College fires a 3-pointer against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College fires a deep shot against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College shoots the ball against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Obi Agbim Fort Lewis College attacks the rim against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College Skyhawks coach Bob Pietrack talks to his team on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)2000300030002000Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College dribbles against Trevor Baskin of Colorado Mesa University on Sunday, March 17, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)
Fort Lewis falls 85-80 against Colorado Mesa on Sunday in Canyon, Texas
Photos: Fort Lewis defeats Lubbock Christian 86-72 in South Central Region basketball tournament openerSkyhawks pull ahead late in first half Saturday in Canyon, Texas, will face Colorado Mesa in Sunday’s regional semifinalsFort Lewis College Skyhawks and Ethan Duncan of Lubbock Christian fight for possession of the ball on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College attacks against Kendall Dow of Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College shoots the ball against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)30002000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College Skyhawks puts up a compete against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, TX. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College fires a 3-pointer against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)30002000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College drives to the rim against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College splits two Lubbock Christian defenders on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College looks to put up a shot against Ethan Duncan of Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College competes against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)20003000Fort Lewis College coach Bob Pietrack is seen here on the sideline against Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)2000300030002000Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College attacks against Kendall Dow of Lubbock Christian on Saturday, March 16, 2024 during the first round of the NCAA Division II tournament at West Texas A&M University's First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas. (Joe Garcia III/Special to the Herald)
Skyhawks pull ahead late in first half Saturday in Canyon, Texas, will face Colorado Mesa in Sunday’s regional semifinals
Photos: Create Art and TeaBusiness offers space for local artists30002085Caprice Fox, owner of Create Art and Tea and president of the Art Guild on Saturday, March 9, 2024, works inside her business at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19592978Caprice Fox, owner of Create Art and Tea and president of the Art Guild is seen Saturday, March 9, 2024, with her custom teas inside her business at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20113000Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17372010jm@durangoherald.comInside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21833000Artwork by Amy Brimhall is exhibited inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21053000Clay pottery by Drea Clements is displayed inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19243000Nancy Byers, a fused glass artist, displays her work inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21573000Christy Hicks, owner of Just Ask Christy, artisanal goods and services, works at her space at Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20713000Melissa Lunsford, owner of Soapbox Fiber, displays her work inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20003000Caprice Fox, owner of Create Art and Tea and president of the Art Guild works Saturday, March 9, 2024, inside her business at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19653000Melissa Lunsford, owner of Soapbox Fiber, displays her work inside Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20593000Acrylic paintings by Heather Freeman and bronze work by Paul Bowden are displayed at Create Art and Tea on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21803000Custom tea made by Caprice Fox, owner of Create Art and Tea and president of the Art Guild, are for sale at the business on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1221975Caprice Fox, owner of Create Art and Tea and president of the Art Guild on Saturday, March 9, 2024, works inside her business at 1015 Main Ave. in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20853000
Business offers space for local artists
Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball wins second straight RMAC tournament titleSkyhawks defeated Colorado Mesa 86-75 Saturday nightFort Lewis College celebrates on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after defeating Colorado Mesa University to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)31635645Fort Lewis College celebrates on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after defeating Colorado Mesa University to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14242000Fort Lewis College plays defense on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1436950 Fort Lewis College plays defense shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1237950Fort Lewis College fans cheer on their team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1287950Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1190950Fort Lewis College fans cheer on their team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7521250Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1500950Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College scored 33 points on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University to lead the Skyhawks to victory in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11541250Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1122950Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1176950Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1261950Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College drives to the hoop on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1245950Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College puts up a three-point shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1476950Malik Whitaker, left, and Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College have a conversation on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)913950Fort Lewis College men’s coach Bob Pietrack watches his team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1193950Fort Lewis College associate head coach Tyler Danielson calls out to his team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1325950Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College drives the ball on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1228950Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College drives the ball on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1036950Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College plays defense on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1148950Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts the double team in the popper on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1454950Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8541250Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College dishes the ball off on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1265950Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1004950Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1386950Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College goes behind his back on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1137950Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1481950Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a 3-point shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1550950Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1135950Fort Lewis College fans cheer on their team on Saturday, March 9, 2024, while the Skyhawks are playing Colorado Mesa University in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship game in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28624000Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)620950Fort Lewis College head coach Bob Pietrack celebrates the Skyhawks’ Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9471250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8621250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8431250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)6801250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Tristan Hurdle of Fort Lewis College celebrates the Skyhawks’ Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8931250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)7091250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8331250Fort Lewis College celebrates its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament championship win on Saturday, March 9, 2024, against Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. (Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1424200056453163Fort Lewis College celebrates on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after defeating Colorado Mesa University to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship in Grand Junction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Skyhawks defeated Colorado Mesa 86-75 Saturday night
Photos: Fort Lewis men’s basketball tops CSU Pueblo in RMAC quarterfinalsSkyhawks defeat ThunderWolves 102-96 on Tuesday nightThe Fort Lewis College bench gets fired up on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14492010Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College plays defense on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1580975Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College goes up for a basket on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19753000Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Bob Pietrack reacts to an officials call on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13732010Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19781500The Fort Lewis College student section gets into the game on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while Fort Lewis plays Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13092010Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College plays defense on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19981500Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College gets fouled on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23211500Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College gets fired up on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21141500Samier Kinsler of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23121500Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College goes to put up a shot on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23791500The Fort Lewis College bench gets fired up on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13082010The Fort Lewis College student section gets into the game on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while Fort Lewis plays Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15102010Jhei-R Jones of Fort Lewis College puts up a three-point shot on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14552010Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)25031500Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Bob Pietrack talks with his team on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14312010Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Bob Pietrack reacts to an official’s call on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)18101500Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball in front of a near-sellout crowd on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11891983Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Bob Pietrack talks with his team on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17573000Brayden Carter, left, and Tristan Hurdle of Fort Lewis College go for a loose ball on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15622010Isaiah Thompson of Fort Lewis College goes up for a basket on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)2169300020101431Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach Bob Pietrack talks with his team on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, while playing Colorado State University Pueblo during the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference quarterfinals at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald).
Skyhawks defeat ThunderWolves 102-96 on Tuesday night
Photo tour: Axis Health System moves into new buildingSarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. Photo by Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald21733525Axis Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)17113042Axis Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Axis Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)25033460Axis Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)27083611Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)22373200Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)20952793Kristal Southcotte with Axis Health System, comes down the stairs of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The new facility will use all three floors of the former Mercury Building. Photo by Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald30244032shane@durangoherald.comHealth System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)40323024Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)23753703Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)26813059Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)30244032Health System spent the better part of a year renovating the former Mercury building in south Durango for its own purposes. The integrated health care provider opened its doors to clients for the first time in its new building on Monday. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)27343646Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)32644912Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)26274032Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building Monday in Durango. The integrated heath care provider bought the former Mercury building in February and spent the last year renovating it for its own purposes. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)2105302430242105Sarada Leavenworth, vice president of administration at Axis Health System, gives a tour of the nonprofit's new building. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis men’s basketball takes on Black Hills StateSkyhawks outlast Yellow Jackets 87-79 in Friday’s RMAC contest. Visit durangoherald.com for the latest resultsFort Lewis College guard Jhei-R Jones lobs the ball down the far-left side while being guarded by Black Hills State University guard Deegan Williams (10) on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18131800Fort Lewis College guard Malik Whitaker knocks down a step-back jumper against Black Hills State University guard Caelin Hearne on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18672400Black Hills State University forward Joel Speckman puts up a shot against Fort Lewis College forward Brayden Carter on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)16922100Fort Lewis College guard Obi Agbim dribbles down the right side against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18502400Fort Lewis College guard Junior Garbrah draws a foul against Black Hills State University guard Blake Volmer on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17192100Fort Lewis College guard Obi Agbim puts up a shot against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1807240024001807Fort Lewis College guard Obi Agbim puts up a shot against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Skyhawks outlast Yellow Jackets 87-79 in Friday’s RMAC contest. Visit durangoherald.com for the latest results
PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s basketball takes on Black Hills StateSkyhawks fall 87-53 to Yellow Jackets in Friday’s RMAC contestFort Lewis College guard Lanae Billy attacks the basket against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17122400Fort Lewis College forward Kelsey Sorenson drives in for an easy layup against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18961800Fort Lewis College guard Lanae Billy goes in for a fast-break layup against Black Hills State University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)17262400Fort Lewis College guard Avery Evans fights her way between Black Hills State University's Gracie Haneborg (10) and Ellie Moore (12) to the basket for a layup on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)18942400Fort Lewis College guards Trista Hoobler (25) and Lanae Billy (22) trap Black Hills State University guard Kaycee Groves near the top of the key on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)1675180024001894Fort Lewis College guard Avery Evans fights her way between Black Hills State University's Gracie Haneborg (10) and Ellie Moore (12) to the basket for a layup on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)
Skyhawks fall 87-53 to Yellow Jackets in Friday’s RMAC contest
Photos: Fort Lewis hosts Western Colorado in basketball doubleheaderWomen win 75-66 on Saturday to snap four-game losing streak; men also victorious, 95-71Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College drives against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1090950Sadie Misner of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1571950Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College fights for a loose ball with Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9551250Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College moves the ball against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1197950Kate Gallery of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1134950Kelsey Sorenson of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)824650Samantha Wattawa of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1465950Ember Cervantes of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1129950Fort Lewis College women’s basketball coach Taylor Harris coaches his team while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1188950Fort Lewis College women's head coach Taylor Harris coaches his team while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9471250Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9341250Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College dunks the ball while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1295950Obi Agbim of Fort Lewis College puts up a three-point shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)10151250Amondo Miller Jr. of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1197950Malik Whitaker of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1098650Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College drives to the basket while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1201950Amondo Miller Jr., left, and Brayden Carter of Fort Lewis College plays defense against Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)8671250Junior Garbrah of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at FLC. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1210950Samier Kinsler of Fort Lewis College puts up a three-point shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)1089650Sekou Dembele of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot while playing Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13399501250934Avery Evans of Fort Lewis College puts up a shot over Western Colorado University on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Whalen Gymnasium. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Women win 75-66 on Saturday to snap four-game losing streak; men also victorious, 95-71
Photos: Making wishes happenDurango High School students raise money for Colorado Make-A-Wish30002039Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, gives DHS teacher Jack Kincade a mohawk haircut on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Durango High School student Alyxx Ford, 17, donated the most money to throw a whipped cream pie into the face of DHS teacher Eric Skaggs on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap up a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and centered their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21043000Durango High School student Alyxx Ford, 17, donated the most money to throw a whipped cream pie into the face of DHS teacher Eric Skaggs on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap up a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and centered their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16401500Durango High School student Alyxx Ford, 17, donated the most money to throw a whipped cream pie into the face of DHS teacher Eric Skaggs on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21023000Durango High School student Alyxx Ford, 17, donated the most money to throw a whipped cream pie into the face of DHS teacher Eric Skaggs on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21973000Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, shaves the beard off DHS teacher Isaiah Branch-Boyle on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21993000Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, shaves the beard off DHS teacher Isaiah Branch-Boyle on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21533000Durango High School teacher Isaiah Branch-Boyle feels his skin after having his beard shaved off on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)23723000Kayden, last names are not used, a Wish alumna from Grand Junction, speaks to Durango High School students on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Kayden had her wish of a blocking cattle chute and cattle blower to help with cattle showing that was granted last year. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)21973000Students and teachers give a standing ovation for Kayden, last names are not used, a Wish alumna from Grand Junction after she spoke to Durango High School students on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Kayden had her wish of a blocking cattle chute and cattle blower to help with cattle showing that was granted last year. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)19393000Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, gives DHS teacher Jack Kincade a mohawk haircut on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14031500Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, gives DHS teacher Jack Kincade a mohawk haircut on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13971500Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, gives DHS teacher Jack Kincade a mohawk haircut on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20393000Durango High School teacher Jack Kincade shows his mohawk haircut on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, that he got during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)17551500Kayden, names are not used, a Wish alumna from Grand Junction, shaves DHS teacher Sarah Sanchez’s head on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. Sanchez told the students that if they donated $200, she would shave her head. Students at the assembly ended up donating $1,000. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)39884459Kayden, names are not used, a Wish alumna from Grand Junction, shaves DHS teacher Sarah Sanchez’s head on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. Sanchez told the students that if they donated $200, she would shave her head. Students at the assembly ended up donating $1,000. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13911500Durango High School student Creek Braumsteim, 17, touches up DHS teacher Sarah Sanchez’s head shave on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, during the school’s Wish Week assembly. Students gathered to wrap a week of Kids for Wish Kids fundraising for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Schools around the state feature a Wish kid and center their fundraising activities around that child and their wish. Top fundraisers had heads and beards shaved during the event. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13861500
Durango High School students raise money for Colorado Make-A-Wish