Colorado Eagles hockey defenseman Les Borsheim underwent surgery Sunday after being thrown from his motorcycle, according to the team’s coach, but the injured player was alert Monday and talking to teammates.
Eagles coach Chris Stewart said the 29-year-old was breathing on his own and understands he was in a bad crash. Stewart said Borsheim suffered a neck injury in the accident Sunday about three miles east of Greeley.
The State Patrol said Borsheim was riding his motorcycle when he missed a right-hand curve and went off the left side of the road. He was not wearing a helmet. North Colorado Medical Center spokesman Gene Haffner said Borsheim remained in critical condition Monday. He faces charges of driving under the influence and careless driving.
Rapids to host Everton.
The Rapids will host an international friendly match against Everton FC of the British Premier League on Aug. 3, part of Everton’s preseason schedule, the teams said Monday.
The game, set for a 6 p.m. Sunday kickoff at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, will be Everton’s fourth stateside game in the past five years. The Toffees finished fifth in the Premier League last season and qualified for the UEFA Cup.
Dakota Ridge grad player of year in Division II.
Chad Jacobsen, formerly of Dakota Ridge High School, was named the Daktronics NCAA Division II player of the year as a senior first baseman at the University of South Carolina-Aiken. Jacobsen hit .439 with 21 doubles, 22 home runs and 80 RBIs. He also was named first team All-American by the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association and the National College Baseball Writers Association.
Metro State outfielder Jake Palmer was named to the second team by the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association. Palmer hit .412 with 12 home runs and a school-record 89 RBIs.
Denver South athlete earns scholarship.
The United States Tennis Association awarded Denver South High School senior Roksolana Fajda one of 37 national college educational scholarships. The prestigious award is given in honor of academic success and commitment to community and tennis.
