Archive for February, 2009
Spartans Lose Focus at Sterling
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder STERLING — When the Berthoud boys’ basketball season began in December, Head Coach Pete Scheck had a goal in mind that his Spartans could finish in the top half of the standings in the 4A Northern Conference. Those were lofty expectations coming from a team that won just one game the year before. But with seven victories already and a winnable stretch remaining, that goal is a realistic possibility. Now, the next logical step is climbing into the ... Full Story
Sadlo All Systems Go at Fort Morgan
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder FORT MORGAN — Graeden Sadlo wasn’t 100 percent, but with the regional wrestling tournament coming up Valentine’s Day weekend, the senior 125-pounder needed the mat time. He might not be physically ready thanks to the bursitis in his right knee — a situation he’s dealt with since the 4A state tournament last February — but he was still good enough Thursday night, Jan. 29, to help Berthoud score a 41-30 victory over the host Mustangs. “I wanted ... Full Story
There's a Reason Why it's Called the Super
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder We’ll sit in front of the television, we’ll invite over friends and family, and we’ll throw back a few drinks all in the process. It’s Super Sunday when you and yours get together and for three-plus hours to watch a bunch of multimillion dollar commercials. Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. In between all those commercials there’s actually a football game — this year Super Bowl XLIII and a halftime performance by Bruce Springsteen. Unlike any other ... Full Story
