Morehead impressive in world, national meets
Golden resident Ashley Morehead placed 14th at the Duathlon World Championships held July 29 in New Foundland, Canada. The Arvada West High School junior then placed 12th at the Junior National Triathlon Championships held Aug. 5 in Bridgeport, Conn. Morehead is a part of the Riptide Multisport team, who trains at the Duncan YMCA in Arvada, and is coach by Sean Wendt.
Stroke play championship
Darrin Hall (Lakewood Country Club), Zen Brown (Indian Tree Golf Course) and Steve Irwin (Lakewood Country Club) all finished in the top 10 at the 70th Colorado Golf Association’s Stroke Play Championships that wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 13, at Boulder Country Club. Rick Dewitt (West Woods Golf Club), Bill Fowler (Rolling Hills Country Club) and Brenden Beeg (Fox Hollow Golf Course) all finished in the top 30.
Percival, Johnson win at Bandimere
Lakewood resident Brian Percival and Arvada resident Steve Johnson both won titles Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Checker Auto Parts Jet Car Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Percival claimed the Snap-on SUPER COMP and Johnson won the Purifoy FAST/16.
Clear Creek Commons golf tourney
Clear Creek Commons in Golden is putting on a golf tournament 8 a.m. Oct. 4 at Applewood Golf Course. The event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Cost is $75 per person or $275 per foursome. The tournament is looking for golfers and sponsors. For more information, call Kathleen Trujillo and 303-278-1523 or 720-841-8091.
Season tickets on sale
Colorado School of Mines’ athletic department is selling season tickets for the 2006-07 season. An adult ticket will cost $75 and is good for all home football, basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and wrestling. A non-CSM student, CSM faculty and senior citizen season ticket will cost $50. For more information, call 303-273-3360 or 303-384-2254.
Farmers 5000 on tap
Wheat Ridge High School will host its 25th annual Farmers 5000 5K run/1K walk Sunday, Sept. 17, at Wheat Ridge High School. For more information and to register, go online at www.farmers5000.org.
Honoring Coach Cooper
Former athletes under Wheat Ridge High School track and cross country coach Don D. Cooper (1956-57 and 1960-70) are asked to contact Kent Ingram at 720-264-5622 or 303-933-9987. Plans are in the works to honor the former coach.
Soccer Shoot
Arvada and Lakewood Elks will sponsor the annual Elks Soccer Shoot for youth ages 14 and under starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at England Park in Westminster. Youth will be divided into four age groups, and lunch and prizes will be provided. For more information call 303-422-6392.