McNeil headed to state
Clear Creek senior Matt McNeil placed second in the 152-pound weight class at the Class 3A Region 3 tournament Feb. 13 at Platte Valley High School. McNeil was the only top-four placer for the Golddiggers to qualify for the 3A state tournament that begins at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Pepsi Center in Denver. Clear Creek placed 12th in the team standings with 26 points.
Clear Creek drops fifth straight
Clear Creek’s boys basketball team lost to Sheridan, 107-48, and Arrupe Jesuit, 93-49, last week. Sophomore Noah Sarria made his return for the Golddiggers after missing almost the entire basketball season with a broken thumb. Sarria had 29 points in the loss to Arrupe Jesuit.
Lone qualifier for Cougars
Evergreen junior Connor Williams took the difficult route to the state wrestling tournament. Williams had to win three consolation matches at the Class 4A Region 4 tournament Feb. 13 at Discovery Canyon High School in Denver to take fourth at 106 pounds. The junior was the only state qualifier for the Cougars. Williams will compete at the three-day 4A state tournament that begins at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Pepsi Center.
Golf season around the corner
Evergreen High School’s girls golf team is looking for players for the upcoming spring season. Cougars’ golf coach Mike Kuzava will hold an informational meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the EHS library. Those interested can contact Kuzava at 303-887-4736 or through EHS’s athletic website — evergreencougars.net. Monday, Feb. 29, is the first day of official practice for all spring sports.