Senior midfielder Morgan Sacco of Greeley Central High School was named the Gatorade Colorado boys soccer player of the year Thursday after leading the Wildcats to the Class 4A semifinals.
Rapids’ schedule set
Major League Soccer has finalized the schedule for the Rapids, one that has the team opening and closing the season at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City (March 29 vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, Oct. 25 vs. Real Salt Lake).
Single-game tickets go on sale Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at the stadium box office, online at the team’s site or by phone at 1-866-461-6556. Season-ticket packages are also available, including the Six Pack, which includes a free lift ticket to Winter Park/Copper Mountain.
CU’s McFarland a finalist
University of Colorado senior forward Jackie McFarland received one award and learned she is a finalist for another. McFarland was named to the District VII first-team all-academic team for the third straight year.
She also is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, which recognizes student-athletes in eight sports for their efforts in the four “Cs”: classroom, character, community and competition. Among the others nominated are Sylvia Fowles of LSU, Crystal Langhorne of Maryland and Candace Wiggins of Stanford.
Golf Expo
Mark Cramer, owner and manager of the annual Denver Golf Expo, believes he has one of the best jobs in the world. He sees so many people walk in with smiles on their faces.
“Everybody has been cooped up for the winter,” Cramer said. “They can come in here and have a golf experience.”
The 15th Denver Golf Expo runs today (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Saturday (9-5) and Sunday (10-4) at the Denver Merchandise Mart and Plaza, 58th Street and Interstate 25. The expo includes rules and golf swing clinics, an indoor driving range, golf retailers and representatives from golf courses, golf travel and club manufacturers. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $3 for youngsters 16 and younger.
-Tom Kensler
