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Ups and downs big part of Legacy’s playoff run

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Legacy High School’s baseball team kept things exciting during their CHSAA 5A Baseball Championship, ultimately losing to rivals Broomfield June in final game for the championship trophy. …

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Ups and downs big part of Legacy’s playoff run

Legacy senior Blake Roberts, left, reaches first safely as Broomfield's Ashton Scott fields an errant throw, during the CHSAA 5A State Championship game June 4 at All CIty Field in Denver. The Eagles denied the Lightning the ultimate prize, 7-6.

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Broomfield first baseman Ashton Ross celebrates a putout at first of Legacy’s Peyton Malecha, sealing the Eagles 5A State Championship win over the Lightning, 7-6, at All City Field in Denver on June 4.

Legacy baserunner Garrett Mari avoids getting picked off against Cherokee Trail in the CHSAA 5A State semifinal game at All City Field June 4. The Lightning won the game, avenging a loss earlier in the playoffs.

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Legacy senior pitcher Connor Antczak delivers a pitch to Cherokee Trail’s Bowen Tabola in a CHSAA 5A playoff game at All Star Park in Lakewood on May 27. Cherokee Trail beat the Lightning, 6-2.

Legacy second baseman Brandon Sanchez executes the back end of a double play after forcing out Chaparral baserunner James Lawrence in a on Friday, June 3. The Lighting edged out the Wolverines, 4-3.

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Legacy middle infielders Peyton Malecha, and Brandon Sanchez (2) turn the front end of an attempted double play, during a CHSAA 5A playoff game at All Star Park in Lakewood on May 27. The Cougars beat the Lightning, 6-2.

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Posted Monday, June 6, 2022 1:52 pm

Photos by Stefan Brodsky

Legacy High School’s baseball team kept things exciting during their CHSAA 5A Baseball Championship, ultimately losing to rivals Broomfield June in final game for the championship trophy.

Legacy’s road to the Final Four came through the losers bracket. After dropping a 6-2 decision to Cherokee Trail on May 27, the Lightning got past Vista Ridge of Colorado Springs 5-3, and pounded Douglas County, 10-3 on May 28.

They went on to edge out Chaparral 4-3 June 3 before a second chance against Cherokee Trail June 4. The Lightning prevailed this time, beating the Cougars 9-8 and claiming a spot in the championship game later that afternoon against next-door rivals Broomfield.

Although it was a close game, it wasn’t meant to be for Legacy, as they lost 7-6.

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