Opening round upset
Ralston Valley’s boys’ soccer team scored a major upset in the first round of the Class 4A tournament Tuesday. The Mustangs, 25th seed, defeated eighth-seed Greeley Central 2-1 at District 6 Stadium in Greeley. The game went to a shootout where Ralston Valley (7-7-2) came out on top 9-8. The Mustangs will face the winner of Montrose-Conifer in the second round. Pomona (11-4-1) didn’t have as much success in the 5A tournament. The Panthers lost 3-0 Tuesday to Fort Collins. Arvada West (5-10-0) played its opening round Wednesday, after press deadline.
Athletes of the Month
The Arvada Press is accepting nominations for its male and female athletes for the month of October. The last day to send nominations is Monday, Oct. 31. Nominations can be e-mailed to dennisp@milehighnews.com. Please include contact information of the student/athlete and their coach.
Joel Klatt sets record
Pomona High School graduate Joel Klatt broke the University of Colorado’s career record for touchdown passes Saturday. Klatt, a senior, has thrown 41 touchdown passes the past three seasons. He is just 174 yards shy of breaking Kordell Stewart’s record of career passing yards.
Rough going in Pueblo
Ralston Valley’s boys’ tennis team wasn’t able to advance a player into the second round of the Class 4A state tournament Thursday at Pueblo City Park. The Mustangs were able to grab one point in the consolation bracket.