Regional scene: Lottery kind to Rapids, who sign Guarda

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Published July 24, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.

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Lottery kind to Rapids, who sign Guarda

The Colorado Rapids added former Southern Methodist University midfielder Bruno Guarda a day after winning a Major League Soccer lottery.

Per club and league policies, terms weren't disclosed.

After his signing with MLS, Guarda waited to be assigned to his new club via the league's lottery system.

"Bruno is a skillful, creative midfielder who comes to us with a very impressive resume," Rapids coach Fernando Clavijo said. "As a team, we were fortunate to win this lottery for such a talented, technical player."

BARRINGER HONORED University of Colorado senior Jenny Barringer was named the USA Track & Field athlete of the week after setting the American record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the KBC Night of Athletics meet Sunday in Heusden, Belgium.

She ran a time of 9 minutes, 22.73 seconds to break the record of 9:27.75, which was set by Anna Willard on July 3. Barringer came from behind to eclipse Willard at the finish.

SKY SOX LOSE Despite a home run by Jeff Dragicevich, his first in Triple-A, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox lost 5-3 to the New Orleans Zephyrs in a Pacific Coast League game at Security Service Field.

Starting pitcher Jason Hirsh allowed five runs in seven innings.

STUDENT TICKETS REMAIN More than a month before its football opener with rival Colorado, only about 4,000 Colorado State student tickets remain for the Aug. 31 game.

The tickets for the annual Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field at Mile High went on sale Monday.

The $15 student tickets to the game only are available at CSURams.com.

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