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High school football: Jerrod Jones’ breakout performance leads defending champion Simley to season-opening win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

Simley returned just four starters — two on each side of the ball — this fall, leaving an inexperienced roster to defend its Class 4A state crown.Gone were so many major contributors, who for the past two-plus years cemented their names into the program’s record books. Their departures created uncertainty as to what exactly Simley would look like this season.Would the Spartans even be any good? The early evidence suggests so.Because in the elite programs, the exits of some only clear the way for the emergence of others. For example, Tayvion McCoy was often Simley’s big-play manufacturer in recent years. In Simley’s season-opening, a 37-6 home victory over Winona on Friday, junior running back Jerrod Jones stepped quite comfortably into those shoes.The 5-foot-4 track star quickly announced his presence as a playmaker, taking a jet sweep 50 yards to the house on Simley’s second offensive play from scrimmage.“Once I see the hole, I go and it...

Summer fun winds down in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As one of the wettest summers on record comes to an end NEWS10 checked in with Lake George and Saratoga to see how the area’s two popular destination cities did, this year. New York utilizing opioid settlement money The record-breaking heat and rainfall this summer did not keep folks from visiting the Capital Region and all the area has to offer.  William Richard and family were enjoying one more weekend up at Lake George.  “When we have a nice weekend coming up, you know, no more rain or any of that other stuff. So, we finally get together with some old friends, bring all the families together, all the kids and stuff for the last little bit of summer. We go back to school soon, so the kids are enjoying the last little bit of freedom before they go back to the books and everything else,” said Richard.Gina Mintzer, the Executive Director of the Lake George Chamber of Commerce, says the village saw some old friends return to the area, this y...

Guilderland PD investigating serious Western Avenue crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A serious crash in Guilderland closed Western Avenue in both directions Friday night. The crash took place at the intersection of Western Avenue and Willow Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The road from Willow Street to Tractor Supply Company was closed in all directions.

Travon Jackson pledges to fulfill South End Grocery debt

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The South End Grocery's windows remain dark and doors are locked weeks after a fire extinguisher reportedly malfunctioned, ruining hundreds of food items, then a roof leak that Travon Jackson says he, his wife, and kids simply couldn't handle on their own."We did have three people come on this week to train and begin working with us, so we will be able to reopen next week with those additional hands," Jackson announces Friday.However, still hanging over their heads are unpaid loans with lenders Key Bank, Broadview, and the Albany County Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) demanding seven months of arrears. "I think everybody has extended themselves to very significant lengths to try to make this project successful, and things don’t always work out the way you want them to," says Kevin O'Connor, CEO of the Advance Albany County Alliance, which handles the loan on behalf of the CRC."Kevin has made a practice of talking to the news in a misleading fashion, ...

St. Louis leaders react to recent jail deaths

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Several members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and the President of the Board, Megan Green, released statements on the two deaths at the City Justice Center. Both the aldermen and Green said the number of deaths at the center in the past few years is concerning, with two happening in the last two weeks. Green called the deaths inexcusable and called for more transparency at the Justice Center and across city government.President Green's statement on the deaths at the City Justice Center:"Nine deaths in two years—two within two weeks—is appalling. This level of neglect and misconduct requires an immediate change in leadership at the City Justice Center (CJC) and greater oversight of our correctional facilities.These deaths are inexcusable; individuals at the CJC—who are awaiting trial and legally innocent until proven otherwise—have rights. CJC residents should have basic necessities, proper medical care, and the right to due process. Awaiting trial should ...

City Academy celebrates 25 years of excellence in north St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

ST LOUIS, Mo. -- City Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary Friday with a special celebration on its North Kingshighway campus.City Academy first opened on September 1, 1999. The school was originally based out of Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club before moving across the street to the current campus in 2004.Don Danforth co-founded City Academy. 25 years later, the school president reflects on the people and principals that power this place. Hundreds of flimsy stop signs failing across St. Louis “City Academy was really inspired by the ideals of Martin Matthews and the Matthews Dickey Boys Club. He challenged me to create opportunities for children that I’d want for my own kids. In my case, it was outstanding educational opportunities, but making them affordable to all families.” Said Danforth.Martin Matthews died in November. He was 97. His legacy lives on at City Academy. The mission here is to transform children, families, and our community through exceptional education ...

Nolan Jones’ big night wasted as Rockies’ bullpen collapses vs. Blue Jays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

Friday night’s feature attraction followed the same, tired old plot.Rockies’ bullpen collapses late, Rockies lose again. This time, 13-9, to Toronto in front of 27,397 fans at Coors Field.At least Friday night’s coming attraction was entertaining.Rookie left fielder Nolan Jones launched a three-run, two-out home run in the sixth inning to give the Rockies a short-lived 5-4 lead.Jones, acquired from Cleveland during the offseason, continues to show signs that he could be a future star. Jones, who’s made headlines with his throws from the outfield, has been dynamite in the clutch. His 14th homer of the season improved his average with runners in scoring position to .426 (23-for-54), with six home runs included in the equation.Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Jones follows the flight of his three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Jones...

Pine Creek beats Valor Christian, 31-17, while looking part of early-season Class 5A title contender

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS — It’s only Pine Creek football’s second season in Class 5A, but the team is already playing like a powerhouse in the classification.After losing in the semifinals to Cherry Creek in Year 1 in 5A, Pine Creek’s first game of 2023 indicates it’s just getting going as a primary challenger to the four-time defending champion Bruins.In the Eagles-vs.-Eagles matchup on Friday, Pine Creek dispatched of Valor Christian, a state finalist three years running.Pine Creek, a former Class 4A powerhouse that won state titles in 2013, ’14, ’16 and ’19, looked the part of a bona fide 5A title contender in all phases of the game. Junior quarterback Cameron Cooper and junior running back Jonathan Coar catalyzed the home team, which began the season with a victory by forfeit over Las Vegas (Nevada) in Week 1.Pine Creek struck first when junior quarterback Cameron Cooper found junior wideout Elijah Roy for a 38-yard TD pass to make it 7-0....

Rapids’ Cole Bassett readies for Rocky Mountain Cup: “I’ve always hated Salt Lake so I wanna beat ’em”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — The energy at Friday’s Colorado Rapids practice at Field 20 of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park matched the urgency of the moment.The players were making sure their teammates knew precisely what the coaches were relaying to them with positioning, constantly (and loudly) communicating during attacking drills and were zeroed in from start to finish. Ring of Honor inductee Drew Moor spoke to the team before training.It can mean only one thing: It’s Rocky Mountain Cup weekend.The Rapids’ 7:30 p.m. kickoff Saturday at America First Field against Real Salt Lake will either put the final nail in the coffin of a miserable 2023 season in which they currently sit bottom of the MLS standings, or it’ll provide an unexpected spark for the remaining eight games.One player who’s eager to be the spark plug again for Colorado (3-10-12, 19 points) is Littleton’s Cole Bassett. The 22-year-old has missed 11 games this season across all competiti...

Why Denver spent $75k to analyze converting office towers to apartments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:13 GMT

Denver hopes converting office buildings to apartments is the key to revitalizing downtown.Although some employees have returned to the office since the pandemic spurred the switch to working from home, the Downtown Denver Partnership said employee counts downtown were only 60% of 2019.Although fewer workers are commuting, vehicle traffic is 2% below 2019. But much of that happens on nights and weekends, the latest traffic analysis from INRIX shows.If people are willing to come downtown to eat and play, providing more options for them to live there makes sense.So, Denver spent $75,000 in federal money to hire Gensler to score 29 downtown office buildings on whether they’d be likely candidates to convert to apartments.The Gensler study shows 16 buildings are prime conversion candidates while 13 have potential.“Downtown towers are a different animal to demolish. It would be a shame to waste them,” Jennifer Ramsey, adaptive reuse administrator at Denver’s Depart...