Bratton leads Metro to Elite 8
Pomona High School graduate and Metro State College senior Cassondra Bratton had 21 points and 10 rebounds Monday night as the Roadrunners advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division II Women’s National Basketball Tournament. Metro will face Shaw University at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in St. Joseph, Mo. in the quarterfinals.
Whitelaw’s triple-double not enough
Colorado Christian University’s women’s basketball team wasn’t able to hang on in its first-round NCAA Division II national tournament game Friday at Fort Lewis College in Durango. The Cougars (18-11 record) led most of the way against Wayne State College, but the Wildcats rallied for a 78-73 victory to move on to the second round. CCU freshman Christina Whitelaw recorded her third triple-double — 14 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds — of the season in the loss. Junior Stephenie Allen had 20 points in the Cougars’ final game of the season. It was the first NCAA D-II Tournament game for the program.
Eisenhower-Evans scholarships
Lakewood High School graduate Kyle Jerome is one of five Colorado golf caddies who received the Eisenhower-Evans Scholarship. The scholarship is full tuition and housing with an estimated worth of more than $50,000 if renewed for four years. Criteria for the scholarship: excellent caddie record for a minimum of two years, strong academic achievement, financial need and outstanding character and integrity.
Golf registration
The Gold Crown Junior Golf program is accepting registrations for the spring and summer seasons. The program offers tournaments, clinics and camps for girls and boys ages 5 to 18. For more information, go online at www.GoldCrownFoundation.com or call 303-463-6753.
Seeking cheer coaches
Arvada West High School is looking for a head and assistant cheer coach. Those interested can e-mail a resume and letter of interest to Morris Thompson at mthompso@jeffco.k12.co.us or call 303-982-5390.
Name change for All Star Park
In April, the baseball field located where Alameda Junior High School in Lakewood used to stand will be renamed Keli McGregor Field at Coca-Cola All Star Park. The park opened in 1998 and hosts an average of 130 baseball events per year. All Star Park will open this spring with an overhauled infield and warning track, along with improved irrigation.