The Salida Spartans are headed back to Hamilton Gym and University of Denver next Thursday for the second year in a row after a victory over the Peyton Panthers 75-52. With a career game from Ashton Walker boosting the offense to head to the Great 8. The Spartans improve to 20-4 on the year. Check out highlights from the game here.
Ashton Walker and Head Coach Adam Christensen caught up with Andrew Stossmeister after becoming regional champs.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.