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Today's Sports

  • Turnovers boost Chargers early

    LAKEWOOD — Five minutes, 42 seconds. That’s all it took from the time Chatfield’s Shane Millard  recovered the game’s opening kickoff until the Chargers scored their third touchdown Sept. 13 at Jefferson County Stadium. Chatfield couldn’t have asked for a better start. Dakota Ridge, meanwhile, might beg to differ.

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  • Sports briefs

    FOOTBALL
    Davis, Fountain-Fort Carson upset top-ranked Columbine
    LAKEWOOD     — Anthony Davis rushed for two touchdowns and caught for another as Fountain-Fort Carson scored a 35-21 upset of top-ranked and defending 5A state champion Columbine on Sept. 7 at Jefferson County Stadium.
    Davis opened the scoring with a 33-yard TD reception from Cameron Hacker in the first quarter. He lated added TD runs of 1 and 3 yards as the Trojans (2-0) ended Columbine’s 15-game winning streak. Davis rushed 19 times for 100 yards

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  • Reiss, Chargers plant early seed...

    LAKEWOOD — A number of things can happen in 12 seconds — an earthquake, 21 babies are born worldwide and 30 lightning strikes. That’s just to name a few. Add Jordy Reiss scoring a Chatfield goal against Wheat Ridge to the list.
    The senior striker, off an assist from Ryan LaGreca just seconds after the opening kickoff, pushed the first of two Chatfield first-half goals past Farmers goalkeeper Troy Fairbanks as the Chargers scored a 2-0 victory  Sept. 8 at Lakewood Memorial Field.  Chatfield took third place in the 5A/4A South Jeffco Invitational.

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  • Rebels hold serve vs. Chargers

    Sometimes amazing things come in the most discreet packages. Such is the case with Chatfield No. 3 singles player John Simpson, who defeated Columbine junior Andy Wright on Sept. 5 at Marker Park in the league opener for both teams.
    Though Columbine won the match 5-2 — taking all four doubles matches with their predominately upperclass showing — it was Simpson, a freshman, who stole the show when he defeated Wright 1-6, 7-5, 6-3. After the match, Simpson maturely admitted that he made rookie mistakes that cost him valuable points.

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  • EHS cooks up straight-set victory

    Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. It’s advise that any farmer or coach will tell you. It’s also advise that the Evergreen girls’ volleyball team heeded when it almost celebrated a pancake-play victory against Dakota Ridge before the point was overturned forcing a replay.
    In their 25-20, 25-23, 25-22 win over host Dakota Ridge on Sept. 5, the Lady Cougars managed to hold the ball and regain the serve when it counted, maintaining a low profile and never letting the Lady Eagles to get too much of a lead.

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  • Sports briefs

    FOOTBALL
    Johnson, Cherokee Trail take advantage of Chatfield’s miscues
    AURORA     — Quarterback Aric Johnson rushed for one touchdown and threw for another as host Cherokee Trail spoiled Chatfield’s season opener with a 24-0 victory Aug. 30.
    Johnson hit Dominique Grady for a 19-yard scoring strike in the second quarter to give Cherokee Trail a 7-0 halftime lead. After Cameron Currington made it 14-0 in the third wit a 3-yard run, Johnson scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth.

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  • Rebels’ offense flatlines vs....

    THORNTON — Head softball coach Robin Ortiz stood on the third-base line, soaking in what had just happened. Columbine had seemingly just ran itself out of the fourth inning with two runners on and one out when a Madison Reuter liner dropped in front of Horizon shortstop Lindsay Pritchard.

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  • Rice-led Chargers place second...

    WESTMINSTER — In the first regular-season gymnastics meet of the season, Chatfield, Evergreen and host Standley Lake faced off Aug. 30. The home gym advantage seemed to prove the added edge for Standley Lake, which took first place with 172.275 points. Chatfield was second with 165.975, and Evergreen placed third with 158.725 points.
    The competition was tough, especially for Evergreen, which has a largely young team that lacks depth.

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  • Lobos endure weather, Dakota...

    With the start of the fall sports season, many coaches are uncertain of what to expect. But if Conifer’s 5-2 win over Dakota Ridge on Aug. 30 is any indicator Conifer boys’ tennis head coach Dennis Knopf has a bright season ahead.
    Late August in Colorado brings unpredictable weather, especially in the afternoon. Both teams arrived at the Ken Caryl Ranch House under dark skies and a cool breeze. Coaches and players alike proceeded with the meet with breath held that the clouds wouldn’t open up and cancel the meet.

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  • Sports briefs

    SOFTBALL
    Reuter, Lady Rebels bounce back, top Fountain-Fort Carson
    FOUNTAIN     — Pitcher Madison Reuter allowed just one run on three hits, while walking one and striking out two as Columbine toppled host Fountain-Fort Carson 10-1 on Aug. 25.
     Reuter faced three batters over the minimum as the Lady Rebels bounced back from a 12-10 season-opening loss to Douglas County.

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