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PHOTOS: Community sends off Coal Ridge soccer as they depart for the 3A state championship

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The Coal Ridge soccer team cheers as they depart for Colorado Springs on Friday.
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The western Garfield County community was all blue Friday.

Coal Ridge soccer, preparing to play Colorado Academy in the 3A state championship game on Saturday in Colorado Springs, was ceremonially escorted out of town by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. Also helping properly send off the Titans included cheering community members, teachers and fellow students.

The game is slated for noon Saturday at Weidner Field, home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Catch the game at http://www.nfhsnetwork.com.

A student writes on the Coal Ridge soccer bus as they leave town for the 3A state championship game in Colorado Springs.
Theresa Hamilton/Courtesy
Students give the Coal Ridge soccer team support prior to their departure for the 3A state championship game.
Theresa Hamilton/Courtesy
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputies escort the Coal Ridge soccer team on Friday as the depart for the 3A state championship game to be held in Colorado Springs.
Theresa Hamilton/Courtesy
The Coal Ridge soccer team is escorted by Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputies in New Castle on Friday.
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Community members show their support for the Coal Ridge soccer team as the depart for the 3A state championship game to be held in Colorado Springs.
Theresa Hamilton/Courtesy

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