Courtney Oakes

OAKES: Terry Taylor Sr. enjoys Eaglecrest’s run to state championship

OAKES: Terry Taylor Sr. enjoys Eaglecrest’s run to state championship

It’s been 28 years since he hoisted a state basketball championship trophy, so Terry Taylor Sr. knows how difficult they are to win. Fourteen years …

Eaglecrest graduate Courtney Karst wrapped up a four-year volleyball career at the University of Arizona in 2011. She recently embarked on a professional career in Indonesia. (Photo courtesy Arizona Athletics)

OAKES: Eaglecrest grad Courtney Karst heads to play volleyball in Indonesia

Volleyball has taken Courtney Karst a long way in her life. It recently took her 9,000 miles. Karst, a former star at Eaglecrest High School …

OAKES: Regis Jesuit-Mullen teaming up to help less fortunate

Going to the Regis Jesuit-Mullen football showdown Friday night? Bring a can of soup or a tube of toothpaste with you, as those items and …

OAKES: Grandview-Vista game football game broadcast online

Grandview football fans who can’t make it out to California for the Wolves’ 2012 season opener can listen to it online Friday night. Coach John …

OAKES: Regis Jesuit to honor Missy Franklin at Aug. 27 assembly

OAKES: Regis Jesuit to honor Missy Franklin at Aug. 27 assembly

Missy Franklin has been honored in a lot of places since her incredible performance at the Summer Olympics. The swimming phenom's Aurora high school, Regis Jesuit, will do so officially with an assembly at the school on Aug. 27.

OAKES: Grandview ranked No. 4 in Class 5A in the Denver Post preseason poll

OAKES: Grandview ranked No. 4 in Class 5A in the Denver Post preseason poll

Grandview is the only one Aurora team ranked in the top 10 in the initial Class 5A football poll of the 2012 season. Coming off …

OAKES: Curtis Cotton Jr. Memorial Tournament starts strong

OAKES: Curtis Cotton Jr. Memorial Tournament starts strong

Curtis Cotton Jr. filled up the baskets at Rangeview High School for four years. Eight youth teams and eight high school/young adult teams took their …

OAKES: Local water polo team sees big surge from Olympic spotlight

OAKES: Local water polo team sees big surge from Olympic spotlight

Water polo at the Summer Olympics is having a ripple effect, all the way to Aurora. The popularity of many sports surges in conjunction with …

OAKES: Rangeview’s 24 Hours of Tennis to help shooting victims

Rangeview High School students and others will take to the courts for 24 Hour of Tennis to raise money for victims of the July 20 …

OAKES: 16 teams set for Curtis Cotton memorial basketball tournament at Rangeview

OAKES: 16 teams set for Curtis Cotton memorial basketball tournament at Rangeview

At least 16 teams will be on hand Saturday for the 3 on 3 Memorial Tournament 4 Curtis Robert Cotton at Rangeview High School. Two …