Columbine is 8-2 against Lakewood since September of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Rebels will host the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. Columbine is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
On Thursday, Columbine got the win against Bear Creek by a conclusive 14-1. Considering the Rebels have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Karter Pascavis
| 10/09/25 @ Bear Creek | 4 |
| 09/11/25 vs Bear Creek | 0 |
| 09/06/25 vs Pueblo Central | 3 |
| 09/04/25 vs Eaglecrest | 1 |
| 08/30/25 vs Erie | 6 |
Columbine got a great performance from Karter Pascavis as she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, Pascavis posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in August.
On the hitting side, Nina Vargas was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Abraham, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Columbine always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bear Creek only posted an OBP of .286.
Meanwhile, Lakewood faced Valor Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Tigers took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.
NeVaeh Roybal was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and one triple. Lucy Retzer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Columbine's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Lakewood, their loss dropped their record down to 16-6.
Lakewood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Columbine has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. It's a different story for Lakewood, though, as they've been averaging 10 hits. Given Columbine's sizable advantage in that area, the Tigers will need to find a way to close that gap.
Columbine might still be hurting after the 15-8 defeat they got from Lakewood when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
