Athlete of the Week
All school year long, News First 5 celebrates the Loaf N Jug Athlete of the Week.
Lee Douglas and Jordan Mason are highlighting the best of the best in high school athletics.
Working hard, playing right, making parents, coaches and entire schools proud - we want to know about your athlete! Fill out the form on the right to make a nomination.
Watch for the Athlete of the Week on Tuesdays during News First 5 at 6pm and 10pm.
Little Athletes of the Week
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Lady Bombers build basketball tradition Play Video
August 24, 2010
"In my dreams, I usually jump as high as Kobe Bryant and make a dunk," said Lady Bombers guard Makayla McKeehan. These girls can't quite dunk, but this group of sixth-graders from Falcon is one of the best hoops teams in Colorado. "I can do in between the... more »
Past Winners
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No goat is safe with this family of rodeo kids Play Video
August 17, 2010
"Ride her like you stole her!" Welcome to the Singleton family ranch in Southwest Pueblo, where four renowned rodeo kids saddle up. Meet... more » -
Little golfer carries a big swing Play Video
August 11, 2010
Eight-year old Brendon Baca knows exactly what he's good at. "I like everything about golf," said Brendon. "[I like] the driving, the putting, the... more » -
Select baseball team gives new meaning to "America's Pastime" Play Video
August 3, 2010
The Colorado Springs Thunder baseball team can crush home runs. They can turn the double play. In fact, not a day goes by where... more » -
Little Athletes compete in the Neighborhood Olympics Play Video
July 27, 2010
Welcome to the 2010 Neighborhood Summer Olympics. It's seven year-old Abbey Mansfield versus her next-door neighbor and best friend, eight-year old Ashleigh McDonald. When... more » -
12-year old rock climber wants to climb to new heights Play Video
July 20, 2010
You can call her Spider-Woman. Megan Mascarenas can climb just about any angle and just about anything. "It's usually exciting, but sometimes it's kind... more » -
Emma Eberhart: A story of acceptance and sportsmanship Play Video
July 13, 2010
It's an average Tuesday night at a Pueblo baseball field, but one team is unique. And not because the Lady Legends are the only all-girls... more » -
7-year old wrestler is Little Athlete of the Week Play Video
July 6, 2010
Statues, eagles, gold, silver, and bronze. Seven-year-old Isaiah Griego has so many trophies, he could open up his own museum. The wrestler for Pueblo's... more » -
A "Little Athlete" with big ambitions Play Video
June 29, 2010
Little Maddie Larson is dreaming of becoming the next Olympic champion. The four-year old from Colorado Springs loves gymnastics so much, she doesn't even... more » -
This week's "Little Athletes" deliver a big kick Play Video
June 22, 2010
These kids are the toughest of the tough. They punch. They kick. Some would rather be kicking than holding. They break... more » -
10-year old swimmer is Little Athlete of the Week Play Video
June 15, 2010
Every week during the school year, News First 5 pays special recognition to the High School Athlete of the Week. Now that summer is here,... more » -
Pueblo East senior is final "Athlete of the Week" Play Video
June 10, 2010
News First 5's final "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" is a great example of athletic prowess and academic excellence. Congratulations... more » -
Coronado cheerleader is this week's top athlete Play Video
June 1, 2010
The high school sports season has ended but News First 5 is not finished honoring some of our top local athletes. And this week we... more » -
State champion swimmer named Athlete of the Week Play Video
May 25, 2010
A three-time state champ becomes a two-time winner of the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" award. Congratulations to Pueblo Centennial swimmer... more » -
Swink swimmer named "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week" Play Video
May 19, 2010
This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete in the Week" has put a few miles on his car this school year. Congratulations our latest... more » -
Doubles partners share "Athlete of the Week" award Play Video
May 12, 2010
The 4A girls state high school tennis tournament begins Thursday in Pueblo. And the number one doubles team at Pueblo West will be heading into... more » -
Fountain Valley senior named "Athlete of the Week" Play Video
May 5, 2010
A two-time national champ is this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." And for only the second time in the history... more » -
Pine Creek pitcher named "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week" Play Video
April 28, 2010
This week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week" spends a good part of the spring on the baseball diamond. Congratulations to Pine... more » -
Pueblo Centennial multi-sport athlete is Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week Play Video
April 20, 2010
Congratulations to this week's Loaf 'N Jug High School Athlete of the Week, Pueblo Centennial's Thomas Pankey. Just call Pankey the next... more » -
Cheyenne Mountain hurdler is "Athlete of the Week" Play Video
April 14, 2010
For the second straight week the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week' is a hurdler. Last week Wasson's Trevor Brown received the... more » -
Wasson All-American is this week's "Loaf 'N Jug Athlete of the Week" Play Video
April 7, 2010
He's a national All-American, one of the best hurdlers in the state and the country, and he's this week's "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete... more »
