Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Colorado Christian golf’s Mark Hull named Dave Williams National Coach of the Year | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Coach Mark Hull has been honored for leading the Colorado Christian men’s golf team to a historic season. The coach was named the 2025 Dave Williams National Coach of the Year for Division II, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and Golf Pride Grips announced last week. The Cougars held…
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CSU Pueblo’s Katherine Higgins earns RMAC track and field award | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado State University Pueblo senior Katherine Higgins this week was named the RMAC Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Academic Athlete of the Year. Higgins, a Mead product, owns a 4.00 grade-point average while pursuing her master’s degree in education. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in middle school mathematics with a…
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Northern Colorado basketball coach Steve Smiley earns contract extension | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Steve Smiley is staying in Greeley. On Friday, the University of Northern Colorado announced the men’s basketball coach has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Bears through the 2030 season. “Coach Smiley has built a program that reflects the very best of what we want UNC…
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Rockies promote prospect Ryan Ritter to Coors Field after big month in Albuquerque
The Rockies are ready to see what they have in some of their young players. Colorado’s No. 11-rated prospect, Ryan Ritter will start at shortstop for the Rockies Friday against the Mets after being named Pacific Coast League player of the month for May. The infielder had 10 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and…
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Colorado Christian’s Adam Duncan named 2025 DII Jack Nicklaus Award winner | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Colorado Christian senior Adam Duncan was named the NCAA Division II Jack Nicklaus Award winner this week. The Jack Nicklaus Award is presented to the top golfer in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as NAIA and NJCAA. Duncan capped off a historic season in which he was…
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Colorado Academy grad Mark Hubbard again qualifies for U.S. Open through ‘Golf’s Longest Day’ | Golf Insider
Mark Hubbard took on “Golf’s Longest Day” for the second straight year. And the Colorado Academy graduate survived again. Hubbard qualified for his third U.S. Open on Monday, advancing through final qualifying at Lanbton Golf & Country Club in Ontario, Canada. There were seven spots available with Hubbard finishing fourth with rounds of 64 and 70. …
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Three CSU Rams qualify for NCAA Track and Field Championships | Colorado Sunshine
Where the good news shines Three athletes will represent Colorado State at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Klaire Kovatch punched her ticket in the discus event on the final day of the NCAA West Regionals on Saturday. Her first attempt of 52.64 meters was not enough to put her over the line, but her second…
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The Starting Lineup: With Stars knocked out, Avalanche fans can enjoy Stanley Cup final
The Starting Lineup Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. U.S. Women’s Open, final round (Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, NBC) – No. 1-ranked Nelly Korda is in the hunt for the first time at a U.S. Women’s Open. 2. Stanley Cup final, Game 1: Florida at Edmonton (6 p.m. Wednesday, TNT) — At least…
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Colorado Mesa’s Schreiber earns RMAC Player of the Year honor | Colorado Sunshine
Where good news shines Colorado Mesa University lacrosse’s Caleb Schreiber was named the Peach Belt Conference/Rocky Mountain Division Academic Player of the Year. Schreiber, a Thornton native, has a 4.00 grade-point average as a business administration major at Colorado Mesa. He was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s Summit Award winner in 2024 as the student-athlete…
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Alyaa Abdulghany secures Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open title in playoff
Alyaa Abdulghany needed a couple extra holes to secure her first Colorado Women’s Open title. Abdulghany followed up her tournament-record 64 on Thursday with a 67 in the final round on Friday to grab medalist honors at Green Valley Ranch. But Brianna Do also fired a 67 with four birdies on the back nine to…