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Homegrown Talent Alumnus remains connected to his roots while playing baseball in the big leagues Photo Credit. Left page: Colorado Rockies; Right Page: Theresa Gilbreath 6 THE FIVE STAR FOCUS 2021-2022
Lucas Gilbreath with family at Rockies game. LUCAS GILBREATH, CURRENT COLORADO ROCKIES LEFT-HANDER, has always had a strong connection to Adams 12 Five Star Schools. From attending school events with his mom before he was old enough to be a student, to participating in Math Counts events at his Thornton middle school, to the baseball diamond at his high school in Broomfield, Lucas has spent most of his young life around the Five Star District. Lucas graduated from Legacy High School in 2014, but still remains connected to the community in more ways than one. He married his high school sweetheart, who recently taught at a district middle school and his mom, to this day, is still one of the district’s longstanding school leaders. “Being around them I am constantly reminded how hard [Adams 12] teachers work and how they are willing to go the extra mile to create lasting impacts on their students.” During Lucas’ time as a pitcher for Legacy Lightning, he led the state of Colorado in strikeouts as both a junior and senior. And with that record, it was no surprise the Colorado Rockies came calling. In 2014, he was drafted in the 36th round. Knowing the importance of getting an education, something he credits his parents for, he went to the University of Minnesota and played baseball for the Golden Gophers. After a strong collegiate junior season, the Rockies came calling again, this time in the 7th round of the 2017 MLB draft and Lucas jumped at the opportunity to play for his home team. Fast forward four years and Lucas made his big league debut in front of his family, friends and former teammates on May 1, 2021. “Playing for the Rockies has been an absolute blessing and dream come true. It is so crazy to think that I am playing at the same field that I used to go to every summer as a kid,” Lucas said. “I am so lucky and blessed to have that opportunity, and being this close to home is the best thing I could ever ask for.” Despite the spotlight, Lucas hasn’t lost sight of where he came from. Still close friends with his former baseball coach, Ty Giordano, Lucas takes time in his off-season to help the Legacy baseball team and student athletes. He’s also attended career day at Rocky Top Middle School to show students what is possible after you leave the Five Star District. “There are so many in Adams 12 throughout the years that had a profound impact on my life both on and off the field,” Lucas said. Being such a big part of his life, Lucas strives to stay connected with the many teachers, staff and coaches in the Five Star District who have helped shape who he is today. Lucas at Eagleview Elementary with his sisters. Lucas playing basketball at Rocky Top Middle School. Lucas’ Legacy High School senior photo. 7 ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
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