Kunz impressive
Wheat Ridge High School graduate Annie Kunz is already making a name for herself at Texas A&M University. Despite only starting in two of the Aggies’ 11 games this fall, Kunz leads the Texas A&M’s women’s soccer team with nine goals, while adding three assists. Kunz was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week last week. The Aggies (8-4, 2-0 in Big 12) have won seven of their past eight games as they head into the heart of their conference schedule.
Melancon saves 20th
Golden High School graduate Mark Melancon picked up his 20th save of the season with the Houston Astros in a 9-6 victory last Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Melancon notched his eighth victory Monday after pitching scoreless ninth and 10th innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. Through Monday, Melancon has an 8-4 record and 2.78 ERA, along with his 20 saves for the Astros (56-104 record). Melancon hasn’t given up a run since Aug. 28.
Wildcat Invitational
The 3rd annual Wildcat Invitational was held Sept. 16 at Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. Denver East’s boys and Golden’s girls cross country teams came away with the team titles. Arvada West senior Alex Nelson won the boys race with a course record of 16 minutes, 37 seconds. All Jeffco cross country teams will descend on Clement Park for the league championships at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. The state meet will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Arapahoe Fairgrounds.
Baseball tryouts
PlayBall Sports Baseball Club based out of Arvada will hold tryouts for its 11U and 13U tournament teams at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Colorado Softball and Baseball Academy, 1280 E. 58th Ave. in Denver. Players can register at www.playballsportsbaseball.net or call Derek Hines at 303-523-6552.
Televised prep football
The Colorado High School Activities Association announced a partnership with ROOT Sports. The sports cable network will televise six regular season and two playoff football games, in addition to the Class 4A and 5A state championship games slated for Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, Dec. 3. The first live telecast will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, when Mullen (3-1 record) faces Bear Creek (3-1) at Jeffco Stadium in a Big 6 League match-up.
Basketball lessons
High Five Sports is offering year-round private and partner basketball lessons. For more information, call Chris Peterson at 720-810-2166.
Week 4 football scores
A-West, bye
Bear Creek 21, Eaglecrest 13
Lakewood 41, George Washington 0
Valor Christian 38, Pomona 0
Ralston Valley 35, Chatfield 0
Standley Lake 21, Golden 7
Green Mountain 14, Dakota Ridge 10
Wheat Ridge 39, Brighton 0
Skyview 42, Alameda 7
Kennedy 62, Arvada 0
D’Evelyn 42, Denver North 0
Englewood 35, Jefferson 14
Kent Denver 23, Faith Christian 13