DENVER — It took a late-inning comeback win to keep Golden baseball atop the Class 4A Jeffco League standings April 29.
Late April and early May is jam-packed for the seniors on Colorado School of Mines baseball and softball teams — Senior Day games, conference tournament play, finals, graduation, celebrations with their loved ones and more.
“It’s crazy,” softball’s Sadriena Rodriguez said. “I’m just trying to soak in every day, because they’re limited.”
On April 22, more than 200 fans braved the snowy stands and the chilly weather to watch the Colorado School of Mines football team’s annual spring game. Thanks to a unique scoring system, the defense won 53-24 over the offense during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage.
Brandon Moore has resigned as Colorado School of Mines' head football coach to accept the head coaching job at the University of San Diego. Offensive coordinator Pete Sterbick has been named interim head coach.
Anyone who met Marv Kay has a story — of his kindness and generosity, his passion and dedication, his humor and sharp wit. As his former players Joe McConnell and Brian Glade said: “There’s only one Marv Kay, and he was unmatched.”
Kay, an icon of Golden and Colorado School of Mines, died April 19 at age 84.
The Colorado Summit, the state’s semi-professional ultimate disc team, has punched its Golden ticket. The team will play this season’s six home games at Colorado School of Mines’ Marv Kay Stadium.