Joseph hired
Golden High School has hired its new varsity head football coach. Mike Joseph, who coached football at Alameda and is the wrestling coach for the Pirates, will take over for John Roberts. Roberts resigned after the 2009 season.
Coaches vs. Cancer
Golden High School will host a Coaches vs. Cancer night during the varsity girls-boys doubleheader Friday, Jan. 29, between D’Evelyn and Golden. Tip off for the girls’ game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The event will raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
The Demons reeled in league-leading Evergreen on the boys’ side with a 49-45 victory on the Cougars’ home court Friday, Jan. 23. Senior Ryan Stokes led the way with 20 points.
Hitting camp
Ralston Valley High School’s baseball team will host its 4th annual hitting camp Saturday, Feb. 6. The camp is for ages 9 to 14. To register, go online at www.ralstonvalleybaseball.com.
President’s Day clinics
The Diamond Club Training Facility in Wheat Ridge will host a hitting clinic and an infielders and catchers clinic Monday, Feb. 15. The facility is also running its “spring training 2010” program designed for players ages 7 to 12. For more information, go online at www.diamondclubbaseball.net.
Free softball clinics
Four free indoor introductory softball skills clinics for girls ages 5 to 8 will be held every Sunday in February at Alameda High School, 1255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., in Lakewood. The clinics will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Players will be taught proper techniques of throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and base running. The only required equipment will be running shoes. For more information, call George Andrews at 303-935-5921 or e-mail andrews1671@comcast.net.