Spring Sports Previews - March 2011
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Due to the late start for spring sports practice on Feb. 28th this season, look for the Niwot High spring sports previews on the Courier’s website, www.lhvc.com by March 11.
Coaches’ Corner
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NHS Boys Basketball
The Cougars played three of the top teams in the state, losing by a total of 15 points to Silver Creek, Broomfield and Longmont. Read more: Coaches' Corner - Feb 2011Niwot Youth Sports
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NYS Executive Director Tim Rudden announced that registration for recreational baseball and softball programs will be held March 5 and 6, with locations and times to be announced. The deadline for registration is March 20, with parent meetings scheduled for April 11 and 12 at Niwot High School. Opening Day festivities, including team pictures, food and fun events for the whole family, will be held May 15 at Monarch Fields. NYS will again sponsor a day at the Rockies on June 12 for the 1 p.m. game against the Dodgers. Tickets will be available from NYS participants. Read more: Out of Leftfield - Niwot Youth Sports - Feb 2011TRACK
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David Perry (Niwot) had the top individual finish for the University of Portland’s indoor track and field team at the University of Washington’s Indoor Preview Meet Jan. 15. Perry, a freshman, finished seventh overall in the 3000 M with a time of 8:33.03. Former Niwot assistant cross-country coach Jesse Johnson is an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Portland.
WRESTLING
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Junior Nick Stager has an impressive record this season in the 140 pound weight class, and is ranked among the top 10 wrestlers in the state in Class 4A at that division. Even more impressive is the fact that Stager carries a 4.4 GPA in the International Baccalaureate program at Niwot at the same time. Stager plans to continue with freestyle wrestling in the spring after the high school season ends. He also plays football for the Cougars in the fall.
Paco Retana (Niwot) is redshirting this season at Mesa State. As a result Retana has been limited to entering several open tournaments to hone his skills.