Ken Ranta Sportsmanship Award

This award honors the legacy of Ken Ranta, longtime Athletic Director and math teacher at Kent Denver School in Denver, and former Commissioner of the Colorado High School Lacrosse Coaches Association. A fierce competitor, Ken was equally known for his deep respect for others and his graciousness in both victory and defeat. In recognition of his commitment to sportsmanship and integrity in high school lacrosse, the Coaches Association established this annual award to honor a coach and team who exemplify character, positive relationships, and the highest standards of sportsmanship on and off the field.

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2022 Heritage High School Coach Noah Rosenblum

2021 Aspen High School Coach Tommy Cox

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2018 Overland High School Coach Alex Rose

2017 Prairie View High School Coach Nick Lewis

2016 Regis Jesuit Coach Jim Soran

2015 Englewood Coach Matt Thomas

2014 Rangeview Coach Davin Young

2013 Castle View Coach Mark Miyashita

2012 Ridge View Coach Patrick Chapla

2011 Evergreen Coach Jon Cohen

2010 George Washington Coach Issac Nelson Gardner

2009 Evergreen Coach Toby Plank

2008 Gateway Coach Mike Simons

2007 Overland

2006 Smoky Hill