Knights overwhelm Montbello 79-49 to pass first state tourney test

Matt Johnson, Sports Editor
February 25, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

“Defense wins championships.” If the old saying is true, then Fairview’s boys basketball team is exactly where it wants to be. The Knights started off their 2012 State Tournament campaign on a good note Friday night, using swarming defense to knock off eighth-seeded Montbello in a 79-49 blowout. Fairview’s... Read more »

Knights defeat Horizon Hawks at Fairview’s Senior Night

Kerry Martin, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

The boys basketball team dominated yet again in their game Tuesday night against Horizon High School. The Knights crushed the Hawks, winning by an impressive 17 points, making the final score 95-78. Now with a 21-1 record, the boys are ranked 5th in the state. A tough defense and unbeatable offense... Read more »

Knights one step closer to league championship

Jakob Olsen, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

The Knights entered the Dungeon late Tuesday night expecting a tough game from conference foe and co-leader in the Front Range League, Fossil Ridge.  Instead the they blew them out. Coming into the game the Knights were ranked 6th and Fossil was ranked 12th in the state. The first half started... Read more »

Twenty Fairview athletes participate in National Signing Day

Paige Lindgren and Piper Salvator, Staff Reporters
February 1, 2012
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Twenty Fairview High School seniors plan to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. Olivia Fear, Berkeley Gamble, Shane O'Neill and Carsen Will were the only student-athletes who actually signed today. During the signing ceremony in the auditorium during block lunch, the student athletes... Read more »

Knights beat Poudre

Jakob Olsen, Staff reporter
January 24, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Video, Winter

The Knights came into a Tuesday night game against Poudre riding a 13 game win streak.  After final buzzer the streak extended to 14 in a row, as the Knights came away with 67-58 win. Fairview struggled in the first half.  They were outscored in the first quarter 14-11 and followed that up with... Read more »

Knights improve to 13-1 with win over Rocky Mountain

Piper Salvator, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

The Knights continued to prove themselves at Rocky Mountain on Friday night. The boys started off strong and were a threat throughout all four quarters. The defense fueled the Knights' offense allowing for a 72-53 win over the Lobos. The Knights worked well as a team, as five players scored over ten... Read more »

Fairview extends win streak to 12 with win over Loveland

Kerry Martin, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Video, Winter

The Knights struggled through a tough game this Thursday, ultimately coming out on top against the Loveland Indians with a 63-49 win. Although the Knights had a slow start, they overpowered Loveland during the second half, defeating the Indians and adding another win to Fairview's 12 game streak. The... Read more »

Fairview takes Mountain Range 65-41 for eighth consecutive win

Rachel Joyce, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

Fairview boys basketball dominated Mountain Range Friday night, using their strong team dynamic to wear out the Mustang defense. The Knights maintained a safe lead throughout the entire game, ultimately coming out on top with a 65-41 victory. Fairview started the game strong, getting fast-break points... Read more »

Boys Basketball has successful break

Jakob Olsen, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2012
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Winter

Boys Basketball had an early holiday gift when they went down to Orlando, Florida and came away undefeated and champions of the KSA Pre-Holiday Classic.  Led by All-Tournament member Shane O’Neill and Jacob Lorentzen the Knights beat the likes of Montgomery Catholic, from Alabama, Kiski School,... Read more »

Knights Basketball defeats Monarch, advances to finals

Rachel Joyce, Print Edtior-in-Chief
December 8, 2011
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Top Stories, Uncategorized, Winter

The Knights came out on top Wednesday night in their rivalry game against the Monarch Coyotes, winning 50-26. Fairview offense started out strong, scoring several baskets in the first five minutes of the game. Guards Brent Wrapp, Jonah Crespi and Holden Killeen kept Monarch offense at bay with their... Read more »