Pueblo West, the No. 1 4A team in the state, overcame Riley Cornelio’s 95-mile-per-hour fastball and the rest of his repertoire to grind out a thrilling 4-2 win over 5A No. 7 Pine Creek.
As Pine Creek football won the Class 4A state championship last season, J.C. Coulter wasn't behind center, knowing his chance to lead the Eagles would come soon enough.
