No Broncos. No problem.

There were more than enough meaningful sporting events this last full weekend in October. Even with the CSU Rams also taking the weekend off and the Nuggets yet to tip off the regular season, we’ve got plenty of fodder for our weekly “Studs and Duds” report.

Why, the 20th ranked CSU women’s volleyball team swept Utah State. Colorado Mesa and CSU-Pueblo both ran their records to a perfect 6-0 in the RMAC and 7-1 overall, setting up a big showdown on Nov. 7. And CU’s women’s volleyball team picked up a big win of their own, defeating No. 14 Arizona on Friday.

And let’s not forget No. 2 Valor Christian getting a small measure of revenge against defending state champion (No. 4) Cherry Creek. Valor also picked up a 4A softball title over the weekend while Mountain Range and Strasburg picked up the 5A and 3A titles, respectively.

See? There was plenty to cheer about on this non-Broncos weekend. Unfortunately, there were some things to jeer about as well. We highlight the best and the worst of the weekend in another sterling edition of “Studs and Duds.” Enjoy…