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Here are the news articles and tv reports from the last week of the 2011 season: Playing for Mom – Glenwood Springs Post Independent A teammate gone, a beloved teacher gone, a sister gone – Glenwood Springs Post Independent Bears Magical Run Ends – Glenwood Springs Post Independent Small in Stature, Big In Heart – …

It was a tough week for the Rifle community, the Rifle football team, and starting center Jake Whaley. Tragedy struck as Jake Whaley’s mother, Stacey, passed away earlier in the week. The entire Rifle football family extends its thoughts and prayers to the Whaley family in this incredibly difficult time. Jake was the definition of …

Rifle lost a hard-fought game to the Windsor Wizards in the cold blowing snow at Bears Stadium today. At one point the Bears led 8-6, and were trailing by only 4 going into the 4th quarter, 12-8. Then the Wizards were finally able to get their offense rolling, scoring 24 4th quarter points. Rifle tacked …

Special thanks this week for KMTS for the play-by-play audio.

News Round-Up News from around the state as the Bears prepare to host the Windsor Wizards on Saturday. Bears delay hibernation – The Citizen Telegram Rifle Bears have suffered loss – The Citizen Telegram Bears hope magical season continues – Glenwood Springs Post Independent Diminutive Kittle comes up big for Bears – Glenwood Springs Post …

The first win of the 2011 playoffs didn’t come easy, but the Bears will take it. After a 14-7 victory over the visiting Rough Riders the Bears look to their next opponent, 10-1 Windsor. Articles and news reports: Rifle roughs it out against Roosevelt – Glenwood Post Independent Run Game Lifts Rifle to Victory – …

This one was ugly. With penalty flags flying all throughout the day, the Bears managed to squeeze out a 14-7 win over visiting Roosevelt on Saturday at Bears’ Stadium. The usually potent Bears’ offense was held in check by a tough Roosevelt defense and numerous penalty flags. Rifle scored 14 early points, on a 1st …

Video Highlights: Rifle vs. Glenwood

3A First Round Preview Kevin at coloradopreps.com does a great job of breaking down the 3A playoffs. Read more here: http://coloradopreps.com/2011/11/3a-football-first-round-preview/

Rifle vs. Glenwood/Playoff Bound Rifle’s defeat of Glenwood Springs accomplished a number of things. First, it secured Rifle’s first playoff berth since 2007. Second, it wrapped up a perfect regular season of 10-0. Finally, it earned an outright West Slope League Championship, Rifle’s first since 2002. Rifle will face the Roosevelt Roughriders in the first …