Swango dives to state title
Faith Christian Academy senior Cori Swango won the Class 5A girls’ state diving competition Saturday, Feb. 17, at Edora Pool and Ice Center in Fort Collins. Swango, who dives for Pomona High School because Faith doesn’t have a swimming program, placed in the top seven at state four straight years. She took seventh as a freshman, third as a sophomore and second as a junior before winning last weekend.
Bear Creek High School senior Kelly Cook (fifth place), Arvada West freshman Raleigh Williams (eighth place) and Bear Creek sophomore Christina Wood (15th place) each advanced to the diving finals. Green Mountain High School junior Heidi Culver placed eighth in the 500-yard freestyle and Lakewood High School freshman Kylie Rathbone took eighth in the 100 breaststroke.
Schneider joins Raiders
Pomona High School graduate Brian Schneider has been hired by the NFL’s Oakland Raiders as the team’s special teams coordinator. Schneider has spent the last 10 years coaching football at Colorado State University, UCLA, Iowa State and the Air Force Academy before taking his first job at the professional level.
Golf around the corner
Indian Tree Golf Course in Arvada is accepting applications for its women’s nine-hole, 18-hole and Par 3 clubs. Applications can be picked up at Indian Tree’s pro shop and should be submitted by March 1. Call 303-403-2541 for information.
Pitch, hit and run
The Pepsi Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run competition is seeking organizations interested in hosting local competition for the nationwide skills challenge for kids ages 14 and younger. Those organizations interested in hosting can visit www.mlb.com/phr. The grassroots program is in its 11th year. The final will compete for the nation title during the Major League Baseball All-Star week in San Francisco.