Bumps and Bruises Clinic up and running
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has started its fourth annual Bumps and Bruises Clinic, a free injury clinic for high school athletes from the metro area. From 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday, Sept. 2 through Nov. 4, athletes can come to the Golden clinic at 660 Golden Ridge Road to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon and an athletic trainer. Services are free and include X-rays if needed. Athletes will be evaluated and given guidance on what they should do next. For more information, go to www.panoramaortho.com or call 720-497-6678.
Vanatta, Williams cruise at Creek Invite
Ralston Valley High School sophomore Kaitie Vanatta and D’Evelyn sophomore Kevin Williams were both impressive Friday, Sept. 8, at the Cherry Creek Invitational. Vanatta, the defending 4A state cross country champion, won the girls race with a course record time of 17 minutes, 32 seconds. Williams, who placed second last year in the 4A state cross country race, won the boys race in a time of 15:49.7.
Crossover tournament
The Colorado Crossover will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Oct. 7 and 8 at the 24-Hour Fitness at Kipling St. and Bowles Ave. There will be three different divisions for males (ages 12 to 48) and two divisions for females (ages 15 to 48). Cost is $99 a team and the registration deadline is Oct. 1. To register call the Crossover office at 303-232-3433.
Bandimere winners
Bob Troxler (Lakewood), Michael Otis (Wheat Ridge), Steve Wolf (Arvada) and Gary Wamboldt (Lakewood) were all winners Saturday, Sept. 9, at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.
Women’s mountain biking clinic
Babes in the Backcountry (www.babesinthebackcountry.com) and RipStroke (www.ripstroke.com) is hosting a mountain biking clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The event is open to women riders of all levels. The clinic will begin at Lions Park in Golden. Cost is $120. For more information, call Leslie Ross at 970-453-4060.
Orediggers split at home
Colorado School of Mines men’s soccer team split a pair of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference home games over the weekend. The Orediggers (2-2-1, 2-1 in league) lost to Metro State College 2-1 Friday, Sept. 8. Mines rebounded with a 2-1 victory Sunday, Sept. 10, over Regis University. Senior Brian Law scored 26 seconds into the game at Brooks Field for the Orediggers. Freshman Max Neverman scored the game-winning goal in the 71st minute.
One-goal losses haunt CSM women
CSM women’s soccer squad dropped a pair of conference road games on the Western Slope over the weekend. The Orediggers (2-4-1, 1-3) lost 3-2 Friday, Sept. 8, to Fort Lewis College. Mesa State College handed Mines a 3-2 loss in overtime Sunday, Sept. 10. Freshman Kayla Mitchell scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season in the loss to Mesa State.
Curl, Richardson claim awards
Colorado School of Mines’ junior defensive end Marin Richardson and junior wide receiver/kick returner Michael Curl have been named the RMAC Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for their performances Saturday, Sept. 9, against Fort Hays State.
Richardson finished the game with nine tackles, including three for losses totaling nine yards and also had two sacks for losses of eight yards.
Curl ignited CSM by returning the opening kickoff of the Orediggers’ home opener 93 yards for a touchdown. He finished the game with 147 kick return yards on three returns and also caught six passes for 87 yards as a receiver. He totaled 234 all-purpose yards.
Clear Creek Commons golf tourney
Clear Creek Commons in Golden is hosting a golf tournament at 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.