Streak ends
Colorado Christian University’s men’s basketball winning streak ended at six games Saturday, Jan. 26. The Cougars (11-7, 9-2 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) turned the ball over 22 times in an 84-71 loss to the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Senior Brian Stamer poured in 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss. Despite the loss, the Cougars still have a two-game lead in the RMAC’s East Division.
CCU will attempt to rebound with a conference game on the road against the University of Nebraska-Kearney (9-10, 7-4) at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31.
Cougars back on track
Colorado Christian’s women’s basketball team broke a three-game losing streak with a 68-60 home victory over UC-Colorado Springs on Saturday, Jan. 25. Sophomore Abby Rosenthal had a monster game with 17 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three blocks for the Cougars (10-12, 6-5). CCU begins a four-game road trip at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Nebraska-Kearney (16-5, 9-2).
Bear Creek graduate rakes in awards
Chris Gustafson capped off a stellar football career at Cornell College in Iowa. The 2003 Bear Creek High School graduate led the Rams for the third straight season with 135 tackles. The middle linebacker was named to the D3football.com All-American second team. He ranked in the top 10 in Division III in solo tackles per game, total tackles per game, and tackles-for-loss per game.
Softball registration
The Alameda/Green Mountain Girls Softball Association will hold registration for the upcoming season at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to noon, and the Green Mountain Recreation Center, 1 to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 16. Cost is $180 for new players and $135 for returning players. For more information, call George Andrews at 303-935-5921.
Foothills 9-hole league
Foothills Golf Course is starting up a new 9-hole golf league. For more info, call 303-730-0700.