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Craig Mortensen through the years February 18, 2009
Craig Mortensen was a walk-on at Adams State College. He earned the starting point guard position his sophomore year. Mortensen said he played the most basketball of his life his freshman year, as he logged about 70 games on the hardwood.
Fresh out of college, Mortensen took over the reigns of McClave High School in 1973, guiding the Cardinals to their first win in four years. Mortensen left the program after two seasons, and in 1976, he headed to Craig. Then coach of the MCHS boys program, the Bulldogs went 17-6 his initial year - the first of 26 wining seasons in Mortensen's 32-year Bulldog career.
The 1989 Bulldogs celebrate a win against Harrison High School behind coach Mortensen (center with black tie). Mortensen labeled that victory as one of the most memorable of his career.
Mortensen took over the MCHS girls basketball program in 1995, creating a Western Slope League powerhouse in four years. The Bulldogs have won eight league titles since 2000.
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