Luke Graham

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Luke Graham covers sports for the Pilot & Today. He has worked for the paper since July 2006.

Luke has a bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Colorado. He has worked at the Craig Daily Press, the Boulder Daily Camera and the Longmont Daily Times-Call.

Luke is from Leadville. He enjoys golf, fishing and reading.

Recent Stories

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Steamboat football prepares for showdown with Windsor

At least for the moment, things are back to normal for the Steamboat Springs High School football team. With a week separating the team from its first-round Class 3A playoff victory against Berthoud, and on the eve of its second-round showdown with Windsor, Steamboat coach Aaron Finch said this week feels more like the rest of them.

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Routt County athletes recognized for fall performances

As practices for winter sports continue, with games just a couple of weeks away, honors for fall athletes continue to roll in. Maybe the biggest one went to Steamboat Springs High School volleyball player Colleen King, who earned Western Slope League Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

Sailors hockey team gears up for weekend action

As a senior and returning cornerstone of the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team, Jon Winkelblech knows what he can bring to the ice. But Winkelblech admits that even after a couple weeks of practice for the 2009-10 season, he’s not totally sure what type of team the Sailors have.

Sports briefs: Football playoff game time set

A game time and day have been secured for the Steamboat Springs High School football team’s second-round playoff game against Windsor. Steamboat and Windsor will play at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Field in Steamboat.

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Luke Graham: Football on the brain

What a week for Sailors football, but what tough times for the University of Colorado Buffs. Here are some notes on Steamboat's upcoming game with Windsor in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs and the state of college football in Colorado.

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Sussman joins Tennis Center as pro

Greg Sussman was named the new pro at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs. Tennis Center Director Jim Swiggart said he had 13 applicants for the position, but none fit the way Sussman did.

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Steamboat preps for Windsor

2nd playoff game expected to be Saturday in Steamboat

Coming off its first playoff win in two years, the Steamboat Springs High School football team got good news Saturday when Windsor beat Pueblo County. The Wizards’ 33-20 win against the Hornets means the Sailors will host the second round of the playoffs.

Sailors football looks to Windsor

Windsor defeats Pueblo County, will come to Steamboat next

Steamboat Springs High School will probably host its second playoff game Nov. 21, Steamboat coach Aaron Finch said this afternoon.

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Steamboat wins playoff opener

If Friday’s 24-13 opening-round playoff win against Berthoud proved anything, it’s that this Steamboat Springs High School football team is so much more than the glitz and glamour of stats in a box score.

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Steamboat welcomes Berthoud to Gardner Field for playoffs

Despite having an undefeated year, a league championship and a team that many think can make a run at the Class 3A football crown, most of Steamboat’s team could enter new territory today. Fourth-seeded Steamboat welcomes 13-seeded Berthoud for a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. at Gardner Field. The X factor in tonight's game might be the snowy weather. As of 12:30 p.m., school officials reported that the game was still on and that the Berthoud team was on its way.

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Steamboat Springs High School senior Kaelen Gunderson tees off on the fourth hole at Highlands Ranch Golf Club on Tuesday at the Class 4A state championships. Gunderson went on to make par on the hole and shot 80.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Steamboat Springs High School senior golfer Scott Ptach hits his second shot on No. 8 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club on Monday at the opening day of Class 4A state golf championships. Ptach shot 76.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Steamboat Spring High School senior Kaelen Gunderson hits his tee shot on No. 16 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club on Monday. Gunderson shot 75 on the first day of the Class 4A state golf championships. He's tied for 19th going into today's final round.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Steamboat Springs High School junior Alan Capistron hits his drive on No. 15 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club on Monday. Capistron shot 81. The Sailors are in ninth place as a team entering today's final round.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Steamboat's Bryce Mayo catches a ball in warmups prior to playing Eagle Valley. It seemed to work. Mayo returned an interception 65 yards in a 42-12 Steamboat win on Friday night.

Published on September 26, 2009

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