Top high school games to watch in Pueblo for the week of March 27 to April 1

Chris Abdelmalek, The Pueblo Chieftain
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The 2023 spring season is underway, and coming back from spring break, many of the Pueblo area teams are back in action this week.

There are double headers in baseball; Pueblo vs. Pueblo action in girls soccer; boys volleyball and lacrosse; girls tennis; and a rare opportunity to catch track and field in town, so this week's games are filled with plenty of action.

Here are the top games to watch for from March 27 through April 1:

Baseball

Pueblo East's Michael Casillas winds up for a pitch during a matchup with Pueblo West on April 26, 2022.
Pueblo East's Michael Casillas winds up for a pitch during a matchup with Pueblo West on April 26, 2022.

  • Lamar vs. Pueblo East, Andenucio Field, 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 

  • La Junta vs. Pueblo Centennial, Runyon Field, 7 p.m. Monday, March 27

  • Canon City vs. Pueblo Central, Pueblo Central Baseball Field, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 

  • Elizabeth vs. Pueblo Centennial, Runyon Field, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 

  • Limon vs. Rye, at Rye High School, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 31

  • Ellicot vs. Dolores Huerta Prep, at Dolores Huerta Prep, 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, March 31

  • Swink vs. Dolores Huerta Prep, at Dolores Huerta Prep, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1

  • Palmer Ridge vs. Pueblo County, Runyon Field-Andenucio Field, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1

Plenty of action on the diamond this week as the East Eagles get started with a matchup against Lamar. The Bulldogs have two home games this week against La Junta and Elizabeth.

Central takes on Canon City on Tuesday, and Rye hosts Limon on Friday. Dolores Huerta has a doubleheader this week as they take on Ellicot twice on Friday then follow up the next day with a matchup against Swink. Finally, Pueblo County rounds out the week with a game against Palmer Ridge.

Boys lacrosse

Pueblo West's Brayden Wison, right, works past a Littleton defender during a matchup on March 17.
Pueblo West's Brayden Wison, right, works past a Littleton defender during a matchup on March 17.

  • Douglas County vs. Pueblo West, at Pueblo West High School, 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27

  • Smoky Hill vs. Pueblo West, at Pueblo West High School, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 

The boys co-op lacrosse team will have two homes this week as they continue to grow under new head coach Danny Saenz. With matchups against Douglas County and Smoky Hill, the Pueblo West team will soon find out what kind of team they really are and what they still must work on this season.

Girls soccer

Pueblo Central's Ellen Ferris blocks a shot on goal during a matchup with Pueblo Centennial on March 14.
Pueblo Central's Ellen Ferris blocks a shot on goal during a matchup with Pueblo Centennial on March 14.

  • Pueblo East vs. Rye, at Rye, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28

  • Pueblo West vs. Pueblo Central, at Langoni Field, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30

  • Pueblo Centennial vs. Pueblo South, at Langoni Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30

  • Pueblo East vs. Pueblo County, at Pueblo County High School, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30

  • The Vanguard School vs. Rye, at Rye High School, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30

There will be lots of action this week in girls soccer as Rye hosts Pueblo East early in the week. Pueblo West takes on Central on Thursday, while Centennial takes on South right after at Langoni Field. Rye has one more matchup on Thursday against Vanguard School. Finally, the Hornets host the Eagles on Thursday night at Pueblo County High School.

Girls tennis

Pueblo Central’s Isabella Guzman hits a return off a serve in the final-day No. 3 singles match of the Class 3A Region 7 girls tennis tournament at the Pueblo City Park tennis courts on May 7, 2022.
Pueblo Central’s Isabella Guzman hits a return off a serve in the final-day No. 3 singles match of the Class 3A Region 7 girls tennis tournament at the Pueblo City Park tennis courts on May 7, 2022.

  • Pueblo Central vs. Pueblo West, at Pueblo West High School, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28

  • Pueblo County vs. Pueblo South, at Pueblo South High School, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28

  • Pueblo South vs. Pueblo East, at Pueblo East High School, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 30

  • Colorado Springs School vs. Pueblo East, at Pueblo East High School, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1

There are early season matchups between Pueblo high schools on the tennis court this week, with Central and West kicking off and County and South battling the same day. Then South will take on East on Thursday, followed by a matchup for East on Saturday against Colorado Springs School.

Boys volleyball

Junior Trinity Fesuluai gets set to serve the ball to Douglas County on April 29, 2022.
Junior Trinity Fesuluai gets set to serve the ball to Douglas County on April 29, 2022.

  • Vanguard vs. Pueblo South, at Pueblo South High School, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29

The South Colts boys volleyball team plays its first home game of the season this week against Vanguard on Wednesday. The team has yet to play a game this season, yet they are still receiving votes for the top 10 in the state, according to CHSAA’s latest rankings.

Track and field

Ryan King (left), Evan Lujan (center), Gavin Lockett (right) and Keishaun Gylling (center) celebrate after qualifying for the 4x100-meter finals at the 2022 CHSAA state track and field meet held at Jeffco Stadium on May 21, 2022.
Ryan King (left), Evan Lujan (center), Gavin Lockett (right) and Keishaun Gylling (center) celebrate after qualifying for the 4x100-meter finals at the 2022 CHSAA state track and field meet held at Jeffco Stadium on May 21, 2022.

  • Varsity Cyclone Invite, Pueblo West High School, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 

This is a rare opportunity to see the best in Pueblo compete in track and field as Pueblo West hosts its annual Cyclone Invite on Thursday. As of now, all the Pueblo area schools are scheduled to compete in the event. With the renovations happening at Dutch Clark stadium this season, the track and field teams will have very few opportunities to show off their skills in front of their hometown.

Christopher Abdelmalek is a sports reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain and can be reached at cabdelmalek@gannett.com or on Twitter: @chowebacca

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