‘Sports’ Archives
Spartans dominate at Soeby Classic
By Gary Wamsley The Soeby Classic was a showcase for the Berthoud Wrestlers on Saturday. The host team won four duals on their way to the team title. The Spartans bested Mitchell HS (64-15), The Academy (72-6), Widefield HS (55-15) and Greeley Central (45-22). In the 112 pound class, Alex Kingsley ranked at 12 this week won three matches loosing only to 11th ranked Gabe Padilla of the Academy. The Academy showed up with only four wrestlers, 112, 135, 189 and 215 pounds, so that not ... Full Story
Eagles Jump Up in Standings With Shootout Win Over
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Odessa Jackalopes, 3-2, in a shootout after losing a one-goal game to the Jacks a night before. In the tightly-packed Turner Conference, the win moved the Eagles from fifth place into third and just two points out of first. Kyle Jones stopped 47 shots in the win and stonewalled two of three Odessa shooters in the shootout. The teams played a scoreless first period, despite the Jackalopes being awarded five power ... Full Story
Berthoud Boys Basketball Tops Lyons
Spartans Sink Ten 3-pointers in 64-45 win By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer Friday night in the Berthoud High School gym the Berthoud boys basketball team won their third game of the season with a 64-45 victory over Lyons. The Spartans sank ten three pointers and went 16/16 from the free-throw line to notch their first victory against a 3A Patriot League opponent. Berthoud junior Greg Hutchins nailed six from beyond the arc and led all players in scoring with 22 on the ... Full Story
Eagles Not So Special in 4-3 Loss to Odessa
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Odessa Jackalopes defeated the Colorado Eagles, 4-3, in the first game of a weekend set at the Budweiser Events Center. The win was just Odessa's second all-time in Loveland -- after picking up their first in their last visit -- and their first victory in regulation. The Jackalopes' power play went 2-for-6 on the night, while Colorado's went 1-for-8. The teams played a tightly-contested opening period with the Eagles edging the Jackalopes in shots, 16-15. But Odessa ... Full Story
Broncos Play it Safe, Hire Fox as Head Coach
Former-Panthers Coach Brings Physical Defense, Conservative Offense By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer Friday afternoon John Fox was introduced as the fourteenth head coach in Denver Broncos team history. Fox had spent the previous nine seasons in the same role for the Carolina Panthers, compiling a 78-74 record including the playoffs. In choosing Fox, the Dove Valley quartet of Pat Bowlen, Joe Ellis, John Elway and Brian Xanders opted for the safe choice. Of the six candidates they ... Full Story
Chip-Dipping With College Football’s Biggies
January 12, 2011 Chip-Dipping With College Football’s Biggies The Hundred Years War <http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Regions/Europe/Arts_and_Humanities/Humanities/History/By_Time_Period/Middle_Ages/Hundred_Years__War/> was a series of battles between England and France from 1337 to 1453, lasting 116 years…………it began when King Edward III of England claimed the throne of France and invaded the northwest of France. Edward's successor, Richard II, continued fighting, as ... Full Story
Elway’s Broncos Must Build a Foundation with their
Former-Bronco Player and Coach Rick Dennison is the Ideal Candidate By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer Last Wednesday, as many expected, the Denver Broncos named John Elway as the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Somewhat more surprisingly, the Broncos also announced COO Joe Ellis would become Team President and General Manager Brian Xanders would be retained. As EVP of Football Operations Elway will have final-say authority on player personnel decisions, will play a ... Full Story
Eagles Blast ‘Bugs, 6-1
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, 6-1, earning a five-goal win against the team with the second-best record in the CHL one week after doing the same against the team with the best record (the Allen Americans). Andrew Penner backstopped the win, improving to 4-0-0 lifetime in the regular season against the 'Bugs, while Steve Haddon continued his five-game point streak with a season-high four points (2-2-4) in the ... Full Story
Berthoud Girls Basketball Rolls Over Mead
Lady Spartans win third straight game By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer A three-week layoff did not affect the Berthoud High girls basketball team on Friday night as they topped Mead 50-34 in the Berthoud High School gym. The victory was the Spartans third consecutive and improves the team’s season record to 6-2. Mead was the first 3A Patriot League opponent Berthoud has faced this season. “We did a lot of things very well tonight, we didn’t hurt ourselves with a lot of ... Full Story
Berthoud Boys drop game to Mead
Zack Ruebesam scored 16 points in Berthoud's 47-55 loss to the Mead Mavericks. The Spartans are now 2-6 overall and 0-1 in league play. The Next game is a January 14 home game against the high scoring Lyon Lions. The Lyons team has a 3-3 record and is ranked ahead of the Spartans. Team Stats from Mead game
