McKibbon resigns
The only ice hockey coach Ralston Valley has ever had is stepping down to spend more time with his family and focus more on his position as the Director of the Arvada Hockey Assocation. John McKibbon coached the Mustangs since the program’s first year back in the 2006-07 school year. Ralston Valley advanced to the state semifinals four times in five years and was the state runner-up twice. McKibbon racked up an impresive 86-17-7 record.
Applicants interested in the head coaching job can contact Ralston Valley Athletic Director Jim Hynes at 303-982-5606.
CCU loses two coaches
Colorado Christian University in Lakewood had two coaches resign last week with men’s basketball coach David Daniels and men’s soccer coach Josh Caucutt stepping down. Daniels leaves CCU to become the head coach at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. In six years leading the Cougars, Daniels guided the squad into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference postseason tournament four times and made the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2010. Caucutt stepped down after three seasons. He has accepted a job with Sovereign Grace Bible Church in Lakewood.
Melancon touched up
Golden High School graduate Mark Melancon had is first rough outing of the season as a relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. Melancon hadn’t given up a run in his first nine appearances on the mound for Houston, but he gave up four runs on three hits Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Melancon has a 2.08 ERA with nine strikeouts pitching in late-inning relief. The only trip for Melancon and the Astros to Coors Field to face the Colorado Rockies this season will be Aug. 22-24.
Fortney brakes school record
Faith Christian Academy’s Evan Fortney set a school record in the 1,600-meter with a time of 4:28.08 at the Mullen Invitational this month at Jeffco Stadium. Fortney placed sixth at the Class 3A state meet last season in the 1,600.
A-West seeks tennis coach
Arvada West High School is looking for a varsity boys tennis coach for the upcoming fall season. Those interested can contact A-West Athletic Director Steve Anderson at 303-982-3237 or email him at sanderso@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Golf tournament
The Lakewood Legacy Foundation and Denver West Kiwanis will hold their annual golf fundraiser Saturday, May 21, at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood. The golf tournament benefits the arts, youth and seniors in the Lakewood community. Cost is $125 per player. There are also sponsorship opportunities. For more information, go online at www.lakewoodlegacy.org.
Volleyball camp
Arvada West High School’s volleyball program will host the Gold Medal Squared Volleyball Skills Camp from June 6-9 at Moore Middle School in Arvada. The camp is for fourth- to eighth-graders. Cost is $85. Space is limited to 24 players. To register, go online at http://www.goldmedalsquared.com. For more information, contact A-West coach Debbie Pospisil at 303-982-0550 or dpospisil@jeffco.k12.co.us.
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.