Warriors’ all-time leading scorer ready for the next level

Brighton basketball player Hill hopes to stay close to home

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hunter Hill has no shortage of individual accolades. But the Eagle Ridge Academy senior basketball player is still a team- rst kind of guy. So much so, that he had no idea he was approaching the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer pedestal. One of his teammates had to tell him.

“I never really paid attention to how many points (I had) or who was the leading scorer,” Hill said. “But I remember my teammate, Peyton Torres, told me. And I thought, ‘Well I guess that’s pretty cool.’”

After Hill joined the Brighton school’s 1,000-point club, it started to sink in. He knew he had accomplished something truly special. at’s because there’s no shortage of great scorers who have come out of Eagle Ridge Academy.

On top of scoring more points than any Warrior before (his tally hit 1,118), Hill was a rst team all-state selection this past season.

Hill was also a rst team all-conference selection for three years straight. When asked to explain who he is as a basketball player, Hill called himself an opportunist.

“I like to get downhill,” Hill said. “I like to cut and make opportunities for myself without the ball. I try to make the right play.”

As a slasher and explosive force, it’s no surprise Hill’s favorite player is Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers. He tries to emulate Westbrook’s energy whenever he’s on the court, and use it as a catalyst for whatever his team needs from him on that night. (He’s got the Nuggets winning the Finals, though, of course.)

In his nal season, the 6-foot-6 senior averaged 17.7 points per game, as well as 5.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, helping Eagle Ridge to a 21-6 season record and Final Four appearance before the team eventually lost to Holy Family (Broom eld) in the semi nal. ough it’s all eyes to the future, Hill reects on some favorite memories in his Warriors uniform.

“ is year, when we got to cut down the net going into the state tournament, that was a good memory,” Hill said. “We played a pretty good Riverdale team, who we lost to in a charity game. So, it was good that we bounced back and got the (win) when it mattered. And last summer when we went to the University of Colorado’s team camp. We just had a great time and ended up winning that tournament.”

Eagle Ridge provided Hill with an opportunity to do what he was best at, he said. In his case, that meant creating opportunities and situations where Hill could get to the rim. He said no matter your year, if you can play and do the right things, you’ll get minutes.

Although he’s sad to leave his teammates, the future is calling (literally). Hill is anxious to answer the bell. He’s had discussions with several colleges, including Kentucky Christian University, Centre College, Cornell College, and several others. But one factor is weighing heavy on his mind.

“Being closer to home is a big thing for me, and that’s going to be one of the main things that goes into my decision,” Hill said.

He’s con dent his basketball skills and natural talent could carry him far on the court, but Hill wants to stay around sports one way or the other. He plans to study athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, and other sports-adjacent studies in college.

For a full list of Hill’s stats, awards, and accolades, visit his pro le on MaxPreps. Can’t get enough prep sports? Subscribe to the Sportsland newsletter today for a weekly rundown of the best in the area.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AN-258-23

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for inperson testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/ government/city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www. c3gov.com/video

The purpose of the public hearing will be to determine whether that property legally described on attached Exhibit “A” meets the applicable requirements of the statutes of the State of Colorado and is eligible for annexation to the City of Commerce City.

Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the matter under consideration and/or may submit in writing prior to the public hearing any matter relative to the public hearing.

Notice is further given that, prior to final approval of this annexation proceeding, minor amendments may be made to the legal description for the property which is the subject of this annexation proceeding, based upon the evidence presented at the public hearing.

A copy of the petition initiating the annexation proceeding is on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Commerce City, 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado, 80022.

Dated this March 30, 2023.

A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE ANNEXATION PETITION IN CASE AN-258-23, KNOWN AS THE QUIKTRIP ANNEXATION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION

NO. 2023-032

WHEREAS, there was presented to and filed with the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado (“City”), a written petition dated February 17, 2023 QuikTrip Corporation in case No. AN-25823 (“Petition”) seeking annexation to and by the City of contiguous unincorporated territory consisting of approximately 14.7 acres situated, lying and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, as described in the Petition and generally located at the southwest corner of East 81st Avenue and Tower Road commonly known as the QuikTrip annexation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings. The Petition in Case No. AN-258-23 is found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, pursuant to C.R.S § 31-12-107(1).

SECTION 2. Notice of Hearing. The City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with section 30 of article II of the state constitution, C.R.S. §31-12104, as amended, and C.R.S. §31-12-105, as amended, or such provisions thereof as may be required to establish eligibility for annexation to the City under the terms of Part 1 of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended, at the following time, date and place:

6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 1st, 2023

City Council Chambers 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022

*This hearing may be held partially or entirely electronically; more information is available at https://www.c3gov. com/government/city-council/virtualmeetings.

Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence related to the proposed annexation, subject to any applicable registration requirements. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council of the City of Commerce City shall set forth, by resolution, its findings of fact and its conclusion based thereon for the annexation with reference to the matters required by C.R.S. § 32-1-110. If the City Council concludes, by resolution, that all statutory requirements have been met and that the proposed annexation is eligible and legal under the laws of the State of Colorado, the City Council shall consider an ordinance making the proposed annexation effective.

RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 20TH

DAY OF MARCH 2023.

CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLO -

Rado

Benjamin A. Huseman, Mayor

ATTEST

Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk

Exhibit A

ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BASIS OF BEARINGS: ALL BEARINGS ARE GRID BEARINGS OF THE COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, CENTRAL ZONE, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, MONUMENTED AS SHOWN;

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 28;

THENCE S 89°42’38” W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 28, A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TOWER ROAD, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND SAID ANNEXATION

BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, CONTINUING S 89°42’38” W, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1241.84 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. C0291825 OF THE RECORDS OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, AND THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT;

THENCE WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AND SAID NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 53°11’58”, HAVING A RADIUS OF 345.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 320.34 FEET, AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 40°36’11” E, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 308.95 FEET;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, N 67°12’00”

E, A DISTANCE OF 90.10 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AND SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 30°25’12”, HAVING A RADIUS OF 105.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 55.75 FEET, AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 51°52’14” E, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 55.10 FEET;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, N 36°46’01” E, A DISTANCE OF 130.08 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AND SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 21°32’56”, HAVING A RADIUS OF 245.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 92.14 FEET , AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS, N 47°10’25” E, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 91.60 FEET;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, N 58°21’10” E, 208.87 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AND SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 48°32’45”, HAVING A RADIUS OF 155.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 131.33 FEET, AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 33°56’09” E, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 127.44 FEET;

THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID EASTERLY LINE OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, N 09°52’09” E, A DISTANCE OF 50.77 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 81ST AVENUE AND THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY;

THENCE WITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND SAID ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, N 89°42’38” E, A DISTANCE OF 505.59 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TOWER ROAD;

THENCE WITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND SAID BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, S 00°28’33” E, A DISTANCE OF 731.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.