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Coronadovs.BishopManogue Semi-Finals
byJenaiAtherall
On Friday, November 7th, at 8:00 pm, our Varsity Women’s Volleyball team faced off against Bishop Manogue at Sunrise Mountain High School. After winning 3-1, they showcased how no matter what court they walk onto, they make their dominance known. Though wins and losses are never something that define a team, this team is proof that with good teamwork, hard work, and determination, sports teams can accomplish anything they set their minds to
This tournament had a lot riding on it, after all, it was the State Semi-Finals, standing between them and the opportunity to advance to the State Championship. They won 3 out of each of the 4 sets. The first set was 26-24, the second set was 30-28, the third set was 16-25, and the fourth set was 25-12. When junior Tru Halvorsen was asked about her feelings on this past Volleyball tournament, this was how she responded
Spike,Serve,Success!//Bumpingup theirwaytothetopinNevada Rankings,Coronadofacedoffinthe firstpartoftheirStateSemifinals thispastFridayagainstBishop Manogue Coronadodominatedthe court,makingaplacefor themselvesintheupcomingstate championship.(Photocourtesyof TruHalvorsen)
It’s such a big deal to even make it to the championshipsletalonegetsecondplace.”
As a team, they have not stopped striving, even throughout the post-season. In fact, they have continued to work even harder and have not lost their grit as they fought with determination until the very end of this first part of their tournament However, beyond their hard work physically, they also maintain strength as a team mentally. A lot ofagameisyourmindset,andtheirmindset is part of what has enabled them to confidently walk onto any court and give it theirall.
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“Someofourstrengthswerehavingastrong mental game,” Halvorsen said “We worked on our mental strength a lot which made it possible to keep fighting even in tough times.Ihopewecontinuetobeafamilyand be best friends and never give up hope to keepgoing.”
“The past volleyball game, state championships, was an amazing experience and was such a big achievement to make it that far,” Halvorsen explained. “I'm so proud of my team for making it that far when so many teams fall short
In their most recent tournament on Saturday, November 8th, they faced off against Bishop Gorman for the final championship of the season While they unfortunately lost, it was barely in sight in comparison to how much they’ve grown, succeeded, and strived this past season. Finishing in 2nd place in state and 26-11 for their season score overall, they walked off their court with success under their belt and afirefornextyear’sseason
Wonanddone//Startingofftheplayoffs strong,theCoronadoWomen’ssoccer teamfacedCentennialinthefirstgame goingoftheplayoffs.Havingbeeninthe playoffs,beforethereismuchmore pressureonthegirlsthanjustbeingin theregularseason.
Coronadovs.CentennialSemiFinals
byMeganMeusy
The Women’s Coronado Soccer team played at Valley High School on November 5th at 4:00 pm winning against Centennial 3-0.
Our Coronado Women’s Soccer team starts off the playoffs with an outstanding performance, shutting off the Centennial Bulldogs and scoring three impressive goals. To prepare for this game, they had stuck with what had worked for them when they first played Centennial so they could move on to the next stage of the playoffs. That was having the same mindset going into the game and same formation.
At halftime, the score was 2-0. Being up this much during halftime is always a tough positioninsoccer.Theyfeltconfidentwithhow they have been playing and connecting with one another, and even getting into the final third.Overthecourseoftheseason,theyhave beenabletogrowconnectionwitheachother andstartedtounderstandoneanother.
“After the first half, we had to get into a little discussion on what we could do better,” Mckinneysaid.“Weallthoughtweweredoing very well and this was one of our best games so far. We were starting to have fun with each other,andthatswhenwestarteddoingbetter. Webelievedthatiswasbecauseweweren’tin ourheadstoomuch.”
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“The formation we have played was a 5-3-2,” junior Emily Mckinney said. “ We have been playing this formation for the whole season, and we have gotten very used to it. It has been easier for us to be able to pass around players, and make the other team get tired, and then score on them when we have the chance to.”
Aftertheirhard-foughtwinagainstCentennial, they now have to prepare for their upcoming gameagainstFaithLutheran.Theywillneedto figure out how they can finish their chances, while still having fun with each other and not overthinkingthegame.Theyhavehadagreat season, and they’re determined to finish strong.
Coronado’sXCTeamAllThe WayIntoRegionals
On September 31, 2025 at Veteran Memorial Park, starting at 8 a.m., the Coronado Cougars Cross CountryTeamcompetedforRegionals,wherethey left it all on the course. There was amazing effort putintothisrace,andsomecouldsaytheirPRand timewasexecutedperfectly.
“I feel I executed my race plan perfectly,” senior Brooke-Lynn Miller said. “I had a great start and was able to get to the front of the pack pretty quickly. I ended up taking the lead a little before themilemarkerandledtherestoftherace.”
Itwasagreatracethatpushedeverybodytotheir limits, and for the Seniors of the Cross Country Team,theyarefeelingprideintheworktheyputin, butsadtheirseasonisendingwithCoronadoHigh School.
“It feels bittersweet, and I’m definitely going to miss my teammates and just the overall team aspect”, Miller said. “I’ve created so many great memories with Coronado’s XC team and I’m happy I was able to be a part of it. I hope our program keeps going up from here and I can’t waittoseewhathappenstoitinthefuture.
Asurgetothefinishline//Competingis theCoronado’sCrossCountryTeamat Regionals,whereSeniorBrooke-Lynn Millertakesfirstplace.WatchtheCross Countryteamastheytearthroughthe finishlineallthewaytoState.(Photo CourtesyofBrooke-LynnMiller)
While some seasons are coming to an end for runners, that doesn’t mean that it’s over. Our Cross Country Team headed to State as they had an amazing performance that definitely gives them high hopes for a win at Reno. Both the men and women’s team did amazing, but the Women’s team exceeded their expectations of being in second place while they believed theyweregoingtogetthirdorfourth.
“I couldn’t believe we as a team ended up getting second place,” Miller said. “Personally, I ended up winning; making it my first time being a Southern Regional Champion. I felt really happy because I’ve been training for a year for thismoment”
With State approaching, the runners have a lot of confidence going into competition, but still have some self reflection so they can always betterthemselves.
“OnethingIwouldprobablyneedtoimproveon is being able to kick sooner,” Miller said “I felt thatkickingwithahalfmiletogowasgoodbutif I can kick even sooner, then that would be better.”
Going into this next week, support the Cross Country team as they head to Reno for State. They will be at Rancho San Rafael Park on November8,2025,somakesureyousupportour runnersasthiswillbethelastraceforsome
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CrossCountryRegionals
byStellaLin
On Friday, October 31st, at 8:00 am, the Coronado Cross Country team raced at the NIAA Southern Region Championships which took place at Veterans Memorial park in Boulder City. The girls placed 2nd, and the boys placed 9th out of all of the schoolsintheLasVegasvalley.
This race gave the runners a chance to qualify for the State Championships in Reno on Saturday, November 8th. For the boys team, Jacob Sturm qualified individuallyforthestatemeet,getting16th place overall, and the girls qualified as a teamwithBrooke-lynnMillerleadingthem astheindividualchampion.
FastandFoolproof//Brooke-LynnMiller dominatedthefieldonFriday,getting1st placeinthevarsitymeetbyover14 secondsandbreakingherownmeet record.First-yearrunnerGigiBenoualid alsoranherwayontothepodiumwitha 7thplacefinishandablazingtimeof 19:26.(PhotoCourtesyofCoachCooper)
Although the Coronado girls were estimatedtoplace3rdor4thoverall,they were confident in how they could perform aftermonthsofsummertraining.
“I don’t think I was thinking about much that last stretch,” Miller said. “One thing thatcametomindwasprobablyrealizing Iwasgoingtowin.”
The senior not only won the race, but she broke her own meet record at the VeteransMemorialcourse,finishingwitha timeof18:40.8.
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“My main goal is to win state. I want to be a state champ,” said Miller. “However, I alsohopeourteamplaceshighaswell.”
“Honestly, I’ve been training all year for regionals.Ifeltmysummertraininghadto do a lot with my success though,” senior Brooke-Lynn Miller explained. “Also, I did a lot of visualization and breathing to get mentallyready.”
Big goals are ahead for the rest of the season, but the cross country team is ready to compete at the State Championships in Reno on Saturday, November8th.
Women’sVolleyball
byNataliaArieli
On Monday, October 27th, Coronado scored another win in the books Coronado’s Varsity Women’sVolleyballteamwentagainstPaloVerde HighSchoolinadifficultbattleforawin Thegame waslonganddemanding,withbothteamsputting their all into the game. At the last minute, Coronado’s Volleyball team won by 2 points in their last set, securing a win for the team. The score ended up concluding to 26 (Coronado) to 24 (Palo Verde), ending a challenging victory for Coronado. Both teams worked brutally hard in theirsets,anditwasatoughwinforCoronado.
“ThisgamewasdifficultbecausePaloplayedtheir best game yet,” junior Tru Halvorsen explained. “We are still learning how to close games out better, but the win felt better as we were fighting pointforpoint”
TakingtheWin//Huddlingasagroup, Coronado’sVarsityWomen’sVolleyball teamiscirclingupbeforethebiggame. Theircoachgivesthemanencouraging speech,motivatingthembeforetheygo onthecourt.(PhotocourtesyofTru Halvorsen)
far, and their defeats are only motivation for themtoworktheirhardest
“We have struggled a little by losing against teams we could easily win to, but we have fought through a lot of adversity,” Halvorsen states.
Whilegamesareveryimportanttothevolleyball team, friendships and teammates make being ontheteamevenmorespecial Inordertomake a strong team, teammates need to be able to bond and work together to win, and Coronado’s women’svolleyballteamisaperfectexampleof this. The team works hard together and has created friendships with each other that has onlyhelpedtobenefitthewholeoftheteam.
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Thisgamewasnottheonlytoughonethis season.Coronadohasbeenworkinghard to win games, but it hasn’t been easy. However, while their season has been tough,ithastaughttheteamhowtolearn and grow through hard and challenging difficulties. Although some games have ended up in losses for the Coronado Volleyball team, most of their season has been filled with incredible wins, with their gamestotallingto24winsand9lossesso
“My favorite part of this season has been going to Florida and placing second at the Florida Gem,”Halvorsenremarks.“Manymemorieswere made and I think we all grew as people and playersanditwasavitalpartofourjourneyasa team.”
Coronado’s Women’s Volleyball team has done an incredible job this season, pushing through hard situations and games, and advancing and growing as a team. They will no doubt continue to be successful throughout the remainder of theseason,andareanamazingteamoverall.
Women’sVolleyball Coronadovs.Durango
byMcKenzieSmoot
The Coronado women’s varsity volleyball team was back in action on October 22, 2025, at 6 pm, against Durango. The Cougars won in 3 straightsetswiththescoresbeing25-10,25-19, and25-11.
Ohya!//Celebrating,theCougarswina point,bringingthemclosertotaking victoryovertheDurangoTrailblazers. Everypointbuilttheatmosphereofthe gameandtheeagernessofthecrowd. (PhotobyMcKenzieSmoot)
Theteamremainedstrongthroughouttheentire game, keeping the Durango Trailblazers on their toes Each point the team took pumped the energyupanotherlevel,meanwhiletheCougars stayed focused and achieved their last victory beforeplayoffs.
“When I play, the only people I can really hear aremyteam,”saidsophomoreJamieBeckham. “Italmostfeelslikethereisabubblesurrounding the court, and no distraction from the audience can take my mind off the game The atmospherefeelssoupliftingandpositive.”
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The entire team is destined to receive the 5A State Champion Trophy, but the seniors are especiallycommittedtoachievingthistitle.Each player is putting in the work at every practice, evenincludingtheweekends.
The Cougars gave their all, as this wasn’t just any game, but it was the last regular league game of the season. Junior Tru Halvorsen displayed her extraordinary setting skills by allowing nearly every person on the court to smash the ball, leaving the opposing team in shock. She also led to key points by strategically sending the ball over on the secondcontact,usingherhighvolleyballIQ.
“We are making sure our players feel confident and prepared for each situation,” Coach Leiana Oswald said. “We are training them as hard as wecansothatthematchescomeeasy.”
The Cougars are ready to start the playoffs strong. You can come watch the team in action on October 27th against the Palo Verde Panthers Come support the Cougars on their roadtobecomingstatechampions.
Men’sSoccer Coronadovs.DesertOasis
byEstherBurton
The Coronado Cougars men’s soccer team dominated Desert Oasis at home with a score of 9-0. This match took place on October 20 at 5:45 p.m. The Cougars were anticipating an exciting game given lots of the players on this team are seniors. Desert Oasis has a competitivesoccerteam,butwewerestillable to dominate adding to our plentiful amount of winsthisseason.
SeniorNight//Walkingontothefield, seniorLoganPiercepreparestoworkhard towinonthisspecialnight.(Photo CourtesyofAllisonKleiner)
“This win meant a lot to the team because we loveplayinginfrontofahomecrowdanditwas anotherwinforourundefeatedrecord.”
There was a total of 27 points for Coronado Coronado’s scoring average was 78 The Cougars now possess a 19-0 record for this season and they are on a roll. A total of 9 goals and9assistsmadeitlookeffortless.Everysingle gamethisseasonhasendedinawinof3+goal margin from the other team. Our offense was looking great and there were many team leaders.
“Our goal this season is to win states. We also want to set two team records which is the longestwinstreakof53gamesandbecomethe first back to back to back state champions in Nevadahistory.”Wongsaid.
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The Coronado Cougars are playing another game on Monday, October 22 at 5:45 pm against Liberty Our odds are high, so it will be super exciting to see. Hoping to add to our streak,theCoronadosoccerteamisonthepath toglory.
Gavin Flickinger scored a shocking 4 goals duringthisgame.DylanFlores,AidenSena,and Gavin Flickinger all had 2 assists. They are all seniors making this senior night all the more special.Theother5goalswerescoredbyBrody Breeden, G Elisaldez, Cy Adams, Dylan Flores, and Aiden Sena Dylan Wong, 12, shares his thoughtsonthisspecialteam.
Men’sSoccer Coronadovs.Liberty
byCaleighBurns
Away at Liberty, Coronado Men’s Soccer struck fast and never slowed down in a dominant9–0winoverLibertyHighSchoolon Wednesday October 22, 2025, at 5:45pm. The Cougarscontrolledpossessionfromthestart, netting five goals in the first half and four more in the second to secure the shutout victory.
FightfortheFootball//Dribblingtheball preciselyisonlyoneofthemanyskillsthe Cougarsposses.Finishingtheirlast regularseasongamecapsofftheir undefeatedregularseasonrecord.(Photo courtesyofAllisonKleiner)
“Our chemistry was on point,” Self said. “Everyonewasreadingeachothersowell it madefinishingplaysfeelnatural.”
TheCougars’energyneverdipped,evenwith a big lead. They kept consistent scoring throughout the game, never putting their head down. Also, the Cougars managed to keepthePatriotsscoreless,makingwayfora bigshutoutwinforCoronado.
“We wanted to prove that our focus and effort stay the same no matter the score,” Selfadded.
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Astheyworktogether,theyonlygetstronger, withnowgoingundefeatedthroughoutall20 games of their regular season, poses the CougarsasaseriouscontenderfortheState Championtrophyforthethirdtimeinarow.
This game brought many opportunities to score for the Cougars. Key senior players DylanFloresandGavinFlickingereachtallied twogoalsandthreeassists,whileseniorLiam Bringhurst, junior Gavin Biddinger, junior Micah Velasquez, and sophomore Jace Self addedonegoalapiece.
With their offense firing on all cylinders and their defense holding strong, Coronado displayed lightning-quick teamwork and totalqualityintheirexecution.Thiseffortand dedication keeps their momentum building towardthepostseason.
Women’sSoccer Coronadovs.Liberty
byMilanaGarza
Coronado’s women soccer team faced Liberty High School at home on October 21st at 6:00 pm for their last home game of the season, winning by a score of 3-1. This was also senior night, which included many honorable mentions made during the emotional senior walkout
GoalsandGoodbyes//Scoringtheirfinal goalsintheirhighschoolcareers, Coronado'ssoccerseniorsendtheir journeywithanamazingseniornight. Endingtheirseasonwithawin,anightof celebrationensued.(PhotoCourtesyof ElleJohnson)
“Theenergywasreallyhighandeveryonewasin a great mood We felt really connected, and I think that definitely showed in our game play,” saidJones.“Weplayedasateamandcameout withawin.”
Theseniorwalkoutmayhavealsocontributedto thiswinbyraisingspiritsandcreatingamoment the players and parents won’t ever forget. Prior tothegameseniorspartookinawalkacrossthe field with their loved ones by their side, and flowersinhand Thepost-gameincludeda“sign out,” giving the seniors an extra special farewell. Althoughonlyasophomore,Jonesmentionsthe intense emotions brought by seeing her senior teammates.
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“It’s sad knowing that I won’t be playing with them next season, but I'm excited to see all the things they’ll accomplish,” Jones said “I guess it's definitely bittersweet, but ultimately I'm grateful for the memories I got to make with them.”
With a grand total of 17 wins this season, this teamisnothingshortofoutstandinglytalented, and this was seen on the field during their final match of the season. The team was able to score one goal in the first half, and their remaining two in the following half. Something that made this game extra special, however, wasthefactthatitwasmanyseniors'lasthigh school game Sophomore Payton Jones talks abouttheenergyonthefield.
As the 2025 season concludes, make sure to congratulate our Coronado women’s soccer teamonalltheiroutstandingaccomplishments! Their dedication and commitment has been unmatchable, and we can’t wait to see what they are able to achieve next year. Be sure to showyoursupportatfuturematches.
VarsityFootballvs.Faith
Lutheran
byAudreyHamatake
Picture this: October 17th, Friday night lights, 7 p.m., set on the green turf underneath a pink and purple sky –Coronado’s High School Varsity Football Team closed out their home season in style, defeating Faith Lutheran 14-7 on Senior Night. The emotional evening was filled with pride, teamwork, and celebration as the Cougars honored their seniors andsecuredamemorablevictory.
FNL 4LIFE//Taking things in, the football players look around, soaking up every lastminuteofthelasthomegameofthe season. For some of them, this is their last home game ever. (Photo by Ashlin Chase)
The team entered the game with a focused mindset, determined to correct past mistakes and maintain discipline throughout the night. Their preparation truly shined through as Coronadoplayedwithprecisiononbothsidesof theball
“Theteam’smindsetwastomainlyfocusonzero mistakes because in games in the past, we wouldonlysetourselvesback,”saidPollard.
While the win was a highlight, Pollard also reflected on his own personal development and theteam’sprogressthroughouttheseason
“I’m proud that I’ve gotten better with my technique and that I’ve gotten better with viewingtheoffenseandthedefense,”hesaid.
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For many players, the game carried special meaning. Junior Phoenix Pollard reflected on what the night meantforhisolderteammates.
“I feel like it was more important to the seniors since I know I’m a returner and that I owed it to them to give it my all, considering that’s what they’ve been doing for me all year long,” Pollardsaid.
With a good roster and valuable experience gained from this season, Pollard believes the teamissettingitselfupforevengreatersuccess nextyear
“Yes, the team has definitely grown over time with all the mistakes that have passed and the teamswefaced,”hesaid.“Butweareayounger team than others, and we will be destined for a goodyearnextyear!”
As our beloved seniors celebrated their final homegameandtheCougarsreveledintheir147 win, the night captured everything Coronado footballstandsfor:hardwork,growth,andunity.
Bump,set,hit!//Thevarsitywomen’s volleyballteamplayedCentennialHigh SchoolthispastMonday.TheCougars tookthewinonceagain,withafinalbox scoreof3-1.(PhotocourtesyofKira Slonaker)
Women’sVolleyball
Coronadovs.Centennial
byAshlinChase
On Monday, October 20th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Coronado’s Varsity Women’s Volleyball team took on Centennial High School at their home gym. The team beat Centennial with a final score of 3-1. Coronado took set one and two with scores of 25-23 and 25-19, but unfortunatelyfellshortinsetthreewithascore of20-25 However,theyreignedsupremewhen they took their court back in set four with a scoreof15-7.
“The season has been one to remember,” she states.“Especiallywithitbeingmysenioryear,all the girls and coaches have made it so special I think the team is most proud of our connection and our ability to be ourselves on the court. My biggestgoalIhaveaccomplishedwasdefinitely hitting my 1,000th kill! I am about to pass 1,100 andamnowtheall-timekillleaderinCoronado historyandthefirstpersontosurpass1,000kills.”
Along with this, the girls have worked increasingly hard to develop not only good gameplay,butevenbetterchemistry.Onandoff the court, this team is built on a foundation of loveforoneanother.Beckhamexplainshowthey grew so close in order to further improve their performance.
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“Before every practice and game, we sit in the locker room and watch a motivational speech and all get on the same mindset,” she said “In Florida especially was a great way for us to connect with each other. None of us had our phones and we were able to stay present and live in the moment which allowed us to bond witheachother.”
This game marked the second-to-last of the season, and the ladies have certainly left a legacy behind. The 25-26 season has been memorable for the girls, and they have heavily focused all year on meeting their goals and making new achievements Senior Julie Beckhamreminiscedabouttheseason.
Coronado’svarsitywomen’svolleyballteamwas full of fire as they closed out their season, and they were absolutely grateful for all of the support they received. If you came to see your VarsityCougsinaction,thankyou!
CrossCountry’s LastMeet
byStellaLin
On Saturday, October 18th, the Coronado cross country team had theirlastmeetoftheregularseason at the Coaches Association Invitational. At 6:00pm, the Cougars raceda5kagainst25otherteams.
“I was nervous going into it,” senior Ivy Evans said. ”Because I knew it was going to be a really fast course.”
Nerves aside, on Saturday all of the runners were able to show off their hardwork,withCoronadoplacingin the top 3 in all four of their races. Individual champion Brooke-Lynn Miller also broke her own school recordinthe5kwithatimeof18:03.
“My goal was to break at least 21 minutesinthe5k,andunfortunately
RisingRecords//Showingofftheir medals,Coronado'scrosscountry teamposesforapictureaftertheir lastmeetoftheseason.Overallthe teamtookhome25medals.(Photo CourtesyofCoachCooper)
I did not accomplish that this season,”Evansexplained.“Butthat’s okay, because there's still regionals andstatetogo!”
All of the runners competed their best, with 45 runners getting a personal record to finish off the season strong. The cross country team has worked hard all summer and fall to get faster and will now prepare for the regional and state championships.
“My favorite memory from this season was wearing matching socks with Coach Cooper’s face on them with other seniors!” Evans exclaimed.
Now that the regular season is officially done, the varsity team is beginning to train for the championship races. Over the season, the team has bonded and becomemuchcloser.
The Cougars have been working hard all season, and this race shows it. Make sure to go and support the cross country team as they go into the regional and state championships!
Women’sGolf
byNataliaAriel
Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, 2025, were incredible days for Coronado’s Women’s Golf team. Nevada’s 5A Girls Golf Championship took place at Boulder City Golf Course onOctober13thandBoulderCreekGolf Club on October 14, where Coronado’s golf team took home yet another championship win. The women’s golf team won by 3 strokes over Bishop Gorman, securing their 5th straight 5A teamtitleasstatechampions.
WeAretheChampions//Showcasinga giantposterwithhugesmiles,Coronado’s Women’sGolfteamposeswiththeir medals,abanner,andatrophyafterthe announcementoftheirincrediblewin.This October,thegirlswonNevadaState Championsforthe2025-2026golfseason. (PhotocourtesyofAlexaHart)
Coronado went against 6 other golf teams in the championship, and was unsurprisingly awarded first place. The teamhaddominatedthefieldfromthe start of the season and was unstoppable. In their regular golf season,theywereundefeated,placing first in every game. When it came to regionals, they placed second. Finally, they proudly won the state championship. While winning is an amazing part of Coronado’s golf season, the team got to experience bonds with teammates and create newfriendships.
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“My favorite part of the season is playing with my friends and having fun,”Hartsaid.
“It was awesome to win State!” sophomore Alexa Hart explained. “We workedreallyhard,anditwasintough conditions.”
As the team worked hard and practiced all season, they created amazing memories and ties with one another, which created an even stronger team. Coronado is so proud of our remarkable golf team and coaches, and they’ve had an absolutely phenomenal 2025-2026 season.
Women’sVolleyball Coronadovs.BishopGorman
byJenaiAtherall
On Thursday, October 16th, at 6:00 pm, our Varsity Women’s Volleyball team facedoffagainstBishopGorman.After fighting hard throughout the game, they didn’t come home with a win in termsoftheirscore,buttheirhardwork and effort were certainly nothing short of success. This loss was barely anything in comparison to all the wins and strides they have made overall thisseason.
Ready,Set,Spike!//Hittingtheball, Coronadofacedoffinoneoftheirfinal gamesoftheseasonagainstBishop Gorman,theironlyrivalinallthestate. Unfortunately,theylostthismatch,butnot withoutlessonslearnedandafirefortheir nextgame.(PhotoCourtesyofBrynn Norris)
TGorman wasn’t an easy one. While Gorman was able to win each of the three sets, they weren’t able to do so withoutafight.Thefirstsetwasascore of25-22,thesecond25-18,andthefinal setbeing25-20..
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his comes as no surprise, as once you get to know the team better, you see that their character makes them winners regardless of what happens on thecourt.JuniorNakisaFriedmanispart ofthisteam,andplaysavarietyofroles including Libero and Defense Specialist. When asked about her feelings about the team and this past game, this was howsheresponded.
“[Strengths of team] Our competitiveness, grit, and connection,” Friedman said. “I’m really proud of our energy. As a team we were constantly positive and hype, which made playing soenjoyable.”
Although this marks a loss on the team’s record, it barely leaves a stain, asthiswinfor
As a team, they have proved time and timeagaintheirresiliencyandabilityto
earn from both wins and losses. Wisdom is part of what strengthens a person, and strong people together is what builds a strong team. That strength is reflected through their overallscorethisseasonof21-8intheir matches. In addition, their ranking overallinstateisnumber2,justbehind Bishop Gorman. The qualities they haveandbondtheyshareasateamis what continues to help them thrive and succeed–come rain or sunshine–andwhatwillbethethingthatsealsoff their season in success as their final games of the season are coming to a close.
“I do feel ready for our next game,” Friedman explained. “Our team is very good, and there is no doubt that we can win our in-season games and dominatethepostseason.”
Speaking of upcoming games, their next game is right around the corner. Coronado’sVarsityWomen’sVolleyball team will face off Centennial High School, today on October 20th, at 6:00 pmrighthereatCoronado.Astheyare approaching the end of their season, they need our support now more than ever, so let’s continue to support our Coronado Cougars as they seal off anotherseasonofsuccess.
VarsitySoccervsGormon
byMeganMeusy
The Women’s Coronado Soccer team played at their home field on October 15th at 5:45 pm tying BishopGormon0-0.
Our Coronado Women’s Soccer team comes off their second game of playing Bishop Gormon with a score of 0-0 Coronado made it a hard game for Bishop Gormon, who has been one of the teams that has kept our Cougars on their toes. To prepare for this game, they stuck with what has been working for them this year. That was having the same formation they have been workingonthiswholeseason
“The formation we have played was a 5-3-2,” junior Emily Mckinney said. “This has been one of our favorite formations this year. It was hard at firsttogetusedtobecausenoneofushaveever really played the formation before, but its a fun andtoughformationfortheotherteam.”
theiropponentBishopGormon, CoronadoWomen’ssoccerteam facesahard-foughtbattle. Stayingontheirfeet,itwasa back-and-forthgamebetween thetwoteams.
During halftime, the score was 0-0. Being tied at halftime was tough for the team because they felt they were playing good but didn’t know what to do to fix it and score some goals. Coach Neel got them together, explained what could be done better,andhypedupherteamtogetback out on the field and keep playing their heartsout.
“When we got into our little huddle during halftime, we were told that we needed to have a stronger attack,” Mckinney said. “But we were doing really good with how our defense was to close them down before they could shoot She also wanted us to try and take on the outside with our speedwehavethere.Sotherewewouldbe able to have a stronger attack. But to do that, she said we needed to play to feet more.”
“While having a touch game against BishopGormon,theynowhavetomoveon to their next upcoming game. They will need to figure out how they can get into the attack faster while also continuing to shut down the ball when the other team has it. They have been a great, hardworking team this year, and will keep workinghardfortheupcominggames.
VarsitySoccervs.SierraVista
byAudreyHamatake
TheCoronadoVarsityMen’sSoccerteamearned anunforgettable9-1victoryoverSierraVistaHigh School last night on October 14th, 2025, showcasing pure dominance and team chemistryfromstarttofinish.
“Itfeltgreat,especiallyafteronlybeatingthem30 last time,” junior Brady Flickinger said. “Once Micah scored his header, I knew it was wraps. Everyonewasdoingtheirthingandhavingfun,so itwasmostlyjokesoutthere.”
From the opening minutes, the team claimed possession of the ball and capitalized on nearly everyscoringopportunity.Theenergyonthefield matchedtheexcitementofthesupportersonthe sidelines as the players asserted their dominance and never looked back. Senior Dylan Flores, who led the game with a whopping five goalsandthreeassists,creditedtheteam’sfocus andcommunicationfortheblowoutwin.
“Itfeltgreat—wehadalotofenergy,”Floressaid. “Communication was good, too. We had a lot of timeoff,sowecamebackwithalotofenergy”
CityLights,Highlights//Sprinting aftertheball,Coronadoand SierraVistabattleforcontrol.The Stripglittersandglimmersinthe background,makingfora picturesquesetting.(Photoby AudreyHamatake)
Evenfromupinthestands,everygiggle, every yelp, and every shout of victory from the players could be heard crystal clear. Their team chemistry is undeniably unmatched. Flickinger said the team’s compatibility was what made all the difference in their impressiveperformance.
“I’m proud that we put nine past them,” Flickinger said. “The most memorable moment has got to be when I played Liam, who then played Dylan, then scored.”
Adding on, Flores claimed that the gamewasoneofthemostenjoyableof theseason
“I’m proud of scoring five goals and gettingthreeassists,”Floressaid.“Ithink the most memorable moment was whenIwasdribblingandmadeakidfall it was really funny If I had to choose one word to describe tonight’s game, it wouldbefun.”
With this statement win, the champion team continues to build momentum heading into their upcoming games, confident that their camaraderie and toughworkethicwillcarrythemforward.
Determined&Dedicated//Hearingthe startingalarmgooff,thevarsityCoronado girlspounceintoactionforoneofthelast meetsoftheshortseason.Regionalsand stateisthenextracesundergoing.(Photo courtesyofColbyPellegrino).
XCHenderson Championships
byAshleyNassiri
TheCoronadoCrossCountryteamisrampingupall gears to make it to regionals to go compete in the 5A division of state championships At Veteran’s Memorial Park, against all odds stacked against them, at the Henderson Championships, the Cougarswonboththemen’sandwomen’sracesfor thismeet
The Coronado Cougars are prepared for regionals since this course is tough due to the grass pulling down on the joints. This specific meet had windy weather, which brought a new challenge for the Cougarstotakeon.
Enaara Etyemezian, a 10th grader on the team says, “Weather truly impacts how I perform. The HendersonCityChampionshipshadacrazybutcool wind.”
Despite the challenge, the team won both the men’s and women’s racesregardless.Thisracewasthe second-to-last race for the junior varsityteamandisastepcloserto regionalsaswellasstate.
“I’m going to miss this season so much. I love all my teammates; they’re a super sweet and motivating community,” Etyemezianmentions.
The Coronado Cross Country 2025 season won’t last forever. On Saturday, October 18th, the Cougars’ JV finished their season with one last race at cornerstone park starting at 6, and varsity will continue toward regionals. Don’t missoutonwatchingthemrun!
PaceintheRace//Movingswiftlyin theheightoftherace,theCoronado Crosscountrygirlsworkedthecourse atVeteran’sMemorialPark.Thegirls hadtoovercomegrassandmake theirwaytothefinishline.
Veteran’sMemorialXC
byAshleyNassiri
CoronadoCrossCountryishavingunmatchedlevels of success. From the very first race to now, the Cougars are pouncing on the nonstop action within the athletic world On Saturday, October 11th, the Coronado Cross Country Team went to Veteran’s MemorialPark There,successfollowedtheracewith nineteen personal records, and the varsity boys team placing in 8th, as well as varsity girls in 2nd place. The JV boys and girls team both placed secondplaceaswell.
Additionally, on the Coronado High School Veteran’s Memorialboard,threeathletesbrokeschoolrecords from previous students on this particular course. Brookelynn-Miller in the varsity race placed first, Jacob Strum placed 5th and Gigi placed 5th on the girlsspotaswell.Thehighlevelofcommitmentfrom each athlete has ultimately led to success for the cross country team to be successful–in both races and practices–which impacts the performances in races
Accordingto12thgraderIvyEvans,"Typesof practices affect my performances in races all of the time. “We do a lot of speed workoutswhichcanhelpperforminracesall ofthetime.Easy/moderaterunsontheother handhelptomaintainfitness,butit’sharder to make progress in my times doing only thesekindsofruns.”
The types of practices help aid athletes in their performance, but another factor, the typeofterrainmakesadifferenceaswell.
Evans continues, “The Veteran’s Memorial course is definitely one of the more difficult coursesthatweruninSouthernNevada.The terrainofthecoursetendstoslowdownthe times all together. There is, however, a competitive advantage to having these different terrains. If we can push ourselves, especially during the uncomfortable parts, wecanplacebetteroverall.”
Theterrainofthecoursebringsitsownpros and cons, but the Cougars are resilient no matter what. Come support the team on Saturday,October18th,wheretheJVrunners will finish up their season and varsity preparesforregionalsaswellasstate.
VarsityVolleyballvsFalcons
byMcKenzieSmoot
The Coronado women’s varsity volleyball team, deep in their season, played at home on October 6, 2025, at 6 pm, against the FoothillFalcons.TheCougarswonin3straight sets with the scores being 25-18, 25-20, and 25-19.
Right off the bat, Julie Beckham and Rachel Pursergotitstartedwithsharpcrosshitsand down the line kills. The Cougars kept the pressure from the get-go leading to a dominantfirstset.
“Knowing that the other team wanted me to fail made me make every touch with a positive intent during the first set, and this mindsetcontinuedontothesecondandthird set,”juniorNakisaFriedmanstated.
SettingforSuccess//Assisting theball,seniorRachelPursersets theoutsideforastrikingkill. DuringtheDigPinkgame,Rachel Purserhadanall-timecareer highinassists.
Throughoutthesecondandthirdsets, the Cougars stayed strong as libero Nakisa Friedman, didn’t let the ball drop on the court. The defensive specialists,IsabelleGuerzonandBella Emanuel, also didn’t let a single hit getpastthemwithoutpassingdimes.
Now, this game was not just any game. October 6th was the Cougars’ Dig Pink game to support breast cancerawareness.TheCougarswore pink jerseys and decorated the gym toshowtheirspirit.
“The Dig Pink game is important to bring awareness to breast cancer, especially since it’s such a big issue that people know about, but may not know the effects of it on people,” seniorAveryCamachosaid.
The Cougars are ready to thrive. You can come watch the team in action on October 10th at Sierra Vista, or at their next home game on October 16thagainsttheGormanGaels.These games are ones you do not want to miss. Pack the gym to watch the Cougars take over the Lions and Gaels.
TennisSeasonOverview
byJenaiAtherall
The Coronado Tennis Team started their season just one week after school started, their first game on Tuesday, August19wheretheywon16-2.Theywent on to win their second game on August 21, just two days later, through a completeshutoutina10-0match.
The team continued to thrive, and only lost twice the entire season. Their last defeat
Game.Set.Match!//Servingthe ball,theCoronadoTennisTeam hasbeenthrivingthroughtheir winsandlossesthisseason. Theirbondtogethermakesthem aforcetobereckonedwith whentheyhitthecourt.(Photo CourtesyofAshlinChase)
was on Friday, September 5, since then, the team closed off their season with an 8-game winning streak. Fighting for win after win, the Tennis Team has established their dominance on and off their home court. Out of the games this season, the team proves that they areaforcetobereckonedwithnot just how they win, but with how theylose.
“The boys team had more of a tough start where they lost an opening match with Palo Verde followed by a loss to Faith Lutheran,”CoachDavidWillingham explained. “However, they responded in a positive fashion by winning the next 5 matches to finishtheregularseason.”
Their astonishing record is only the tip of the iceberg for their success. Their record of 11-2 this season is not just by luck, but rather the productofalltheirhardworkand
Tdedication they have put in at every practice this past season. In addition to that, the team did so well they ended up in the Las Vegas Review Journal who highlighted the girl’s team’s win against PaloVerdeonSeptember8.
“The [Palo Verde] Panthers have been nearly unbeatable the past half decade, but the unthinkable happened September 8 when Coronado handed them an 11-7 loss,” Wollard explained in the article. “For the first time in years, another team is suddenly being discussedasthestatefront-runner.”
AsstudentsoftheCoronadocommunity, we are proud to say that that the “other team,” everyone is talking about is now ours. This success stems from their strength as a team that built through hard work, dedication, and their passion fortheteam.Fortheseplayers,thetennis season is a way to connect and achieve something special with those you are close to. Due to this, they have risen to the top of Nevada’s 5A National League asarankingofnumberonethisfall.
“Our biggest strength would have to be the support that both the girls and boys show each other,” Willingham elaborated.
As the team’s bonds grow stronger and the season has come to the end, though thegameshavestopped,
their connection to the team has not. The players continue to strengthen their friendships and foster connections with one another, so there is no doubt that they will reach even higher ranks when the season rolls around again. Until then, alongside our other fall sports, let’s continue to shower them with our support so thattheycanendonastrongnote and return next year ready to dominateonceagain.
“Thegoalofeverycoachistomake sure that the players enjoy the experience,” Willingham explained. “If that happens, great things can beaccomplished.”
Thegoalofeverycoach istomakesurethatthe playersenjoythe experience,”Willingham explained.“Ifthat happens,greatthings canbeaccomplished.”
CrossCountry
byNataliaArieli
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Coronado’s cross country teams had anotherimpressivevictory.Themeetwas at Sonata Park and Coronado competed against multiple teams from several different schools. The meet took place at 3:30pm for the boys team, and 4:00pm forthegirlsteam.Boththeboysandgirls teamsdidincredibleintheirplacings.
Coronado’swomen’scrosscountryteam absolutely dominated the field with our very own senior Brooklyn Miller placing first in the meet. Coronado’s men’s cross country team also did incredible, with another first place winner, senior Jacob Sturm. Coronado’s teams impressed yet againwithfirst-placevictories.
FirsttotheFinishLine//Standing infrontoftheplaygroundat SonataPark,Coronado’scross countryteamsposeaftertheir meet.Boththegirl’sandboy’s crosscountryteamshadrunners thatplacedfirstinthemeet. (PhotocourtesyofAvery Stanton)
“The cross country season is going really well,” said freshman Avery Stanton. “We are a good team this yearandworkreallyhard.”
Aswellasbeingincrediblerunners, thecrosscountryteamalsogetsto create bonds and build friendships throughouttheseason.Bybonding asateam,theyareabletoperform bettertogetheronthefield.
“My favorite thing about this year ' s season is probably the bus rides, especiallytheonetoCaliandback, and that everyone is nice and we allgetalongsowell,”AveryStanton explained.
Coronado’s girls and boys cross country teams have been very successful so far in their season, placing incredibly in meets. There is no doubt that this team will go farthisseason!
Football GameVS. San Clemente Preview!
byCaleighBurns
On Friday, October 3, 2025, Coronado High School’s varsity football team will face San Clemente High School at 7:00 p.m. The Cougars have played six games so far this season, winning two anddroppingfour,buttheyarecoming into this matchup with momentum after a 49-34 victory over Basic High Schoollastweek.
Quarterback junior Jackson Humphries will be leading the charge tonight. Known for his strong arm and ability to make big plays, Humphries will look to connect with standout senior wide receiver Cayden Bell, who already has four touchdowns this season. Together, the duo has shown the ability to create exciting offensive drives and spark the teamwhenitmattersmost.
Huddleup//Preparingfortheirgame, ourCoronadomen’sfootballteam aregettingintherightmentalstate toprepareforatoughmatch.Their keytosuccessliesintheir confidenceandmotivation,when theycometogetherasateamthey cantakeonanything.(Photo courtesyofFranchiseSportsMedia)
With confidence high from their most recent win and key players steppingup,Coronadoisreadyto bring the energy against San Clemente. Tonight’s matchup promisestobeathrillingtest,and fans should expect nothing less than an all-out battle under the lights.
Tennis
byNataliaArieli
AtCoronado,thetennisteamhasbeenonfirethis season, racking up win after win. On Monday, September 29, 2025, they secured another impressive victory. Both Coronado’s women’s and men’s tennis teams dominated against Bishop Gorman The game was away for Coronado, and tookplaceatBishopGormanat3:30pm.
Victory’sOurs//Posingforapicture, Coronado’smen’sandwomen’stennis teamsareallsmilesastheyholdupthe numberone,symbolizingtheirfirst-place winatBishopGormanonMonday, September29.Theteamhasbeenworking sohardallyear,andconqueredtheother teamwithseveralpointstospareintheir matches.(PhotocourtesyofStella Sanders)
Coronado’s women’s team absolutely conquered the women’s tennis team at Bishop Gormon, with scores across the charts. The girls scored 16-2 in their matches The Men’s team also won by a greatamountofpoints,withascoreof11-7intheir matches.
“This tennis season has been an amazing experience to be a part of,” sophomore Stella Sanders said “We have bonded, supported each other through every match, and have been dominatingthisseason!”
The tennis team has had incredible success this season,securingmorethanhalfoftheirgamesas victories Sanders explained how much fun it was to be part of the team and get win after win throughout the season, as well as experiencing it allwithfriends.
“My favorite part about being on the team is being able to play with amazing players andbuildingfriendships,”Sanderssaid
WIth both the men’s and women’s team excelling, Coronado tennis will no doubt continue to impress as they progress throughtheseason!
FootballGamevs.Basic
byAudreyHamatake
At 7 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, Coronado High School’s varsity football team played a home game against Basic High School. Unlike usual, this game had students andfamiliesalikeontheedgeoftheirseatsin thejam-packedstands.Withawhoppingtotal of seven touchdowns, Coronado won 49-34, makingeveryoneproud.
Lots of pressure has been placed on our school’s team to succeed, and the players have done just that this season. When asked what was going through his head during the game, Djaylan Gomes, a junior on varsity, sharedsomeinsightastohowhewasfeeling.
“Throughout the game, I likely felt a mix of excitement, tension, determination, especially duringcrucialplaysandshiftsinmomentum,” saidGomes.
Because it was such a close game, it was moreentertainingtowatch.Ourteamworked veryhardtogettowheretheyaretoday,and so much effort has been put into the betterment of the team behind the scenes. Despite this, we asked Gomes how he felt abouthowtheteamcouldimprove.
Fired Up//Getting ready for a good game, Coronado’s varsity football players warmed up on the field. The nervousness dissipated with each throw and catch–confidenceofawinandgoodvibeswerein theair!(PhotocourtesyofAshlinChase).
“To improve, the team could focus on enhancing communication and refining their offensive play execution for better coordination,”Gomesexplained
And there you have it, folks. The varsity Cougars are always in it to win it with determined mindsets and courage! They work harmoniously to succeed–it’s apparentonandoffthefield
Women’sVarsityGolf9/30
byAudreyHamatake
The Coronado Cougars Women’s Varsity Golf team, the consecutive four-year state champions,claimedfirstplacelastTuesdayat Angel Park, finishing with a strong team score of 311 (+27) against the rest of their division Their opponents included teams from Liberty, PaloVerde,Clark,ArborView,andmore
Par-Tee Time!//Revelling in their win, the Coronado varsity women’s golf team poses for a picture. Their smiles exude pride.(PhotocourtesyofBerlinBiddinger)
“Ifeltgoodgoingintoit—Ihadagoodmindset and I trusted myself,” Berlin Biddinger, 11, said. Shetiedforfirstindividuallywithascoreof77 (+6), sharing the top spot with teammate AlexaHart,10.
Despite challenging course conditions, the team kept their momentum steady throughout the match. When asked how she felt about her overall performance, this star playerdisplayedsatisfaction.
“I’m happy with how I played. I could have done better, but the conditions weren’t the best,soIwon’tcomplain,”Biddingersaid.
With every swing counting towards their victory,theCougarsfocusedonteamworkand supporttopushthroughdistractions.
“Most of the team’s energy was good we could have limited distractions better, but overall, we had good energy,” said Biddinger
Lookingaheadatthefuture,Biddingersays she hopes to keep improving her course management. She said, “I would have managed my shots better and limited small mistakes” Despite the rough conditions, Biddinger and the team brought us to victory. Keep up the great work,ladies!Anothertrophyontheshelffor theCHSWomen’sVarsityGolfteam!
CoronadoVarsity Volleyballvs.Durango
byMcKenzieSmoot
After nearly a month, the Coronado women’s varsity volleyball team finally played back at homeonSeptember29,2025,at6pm,against Durango The Cougars won in 3 straight sets withthescoresbeing25-12,25-14,and25-15
The volleyball team started off strong with outstanding hits from Rachel Purser, Julie Beckham, and Gentry Oblad. The exceptional hitter-setter connection that Tru Halvorsen displayed with her teammates definitely showed. Phenomenal digs from Isabelle Guerzon and Nakisa Friedman also stood out. Durango thought they had a chance, but the Cougarsquicklysquashedthatidea.
“The game was really fun to play, and I felt like theenvironmentwasreallygood,andwewere able to keep the pressure on Durango to finish thematchoff,”juniorTommieOlingerstated
On and off the court, the energy was high as the Cougars took the victory The tone of the game, as the Cougars came up with the win, created a captivating experience that made thematchbothfunandcompetitive.
Accessdenied!//Closingtheblock,seniors RachelPurserandGentryObladreadthe hitterperfectlyandsendtheballrightbackto her.Nothingcangetpasttheseblockers. (PhotobyMcKenzieSmoot)
Each game, we come as a program, and the atmosphereisveryintenseinanexcitingway,” said freshman team player Alexa Ranck. “No matter if we’re on the court or just watching from the stands, we’re ready and pumped up and prepared to be the best program that we can.”
As the Cougars near the end of the season, playoffs are approaching. The team knows what is at stake: the title of 5A State Champions is up for grabs, and the Cougars arereadytotakeit.
“Every practice we are working extra hard and doing extra mental and physical practice at home to prepare for playoffs,” sophomore ShelbieHumphriessaid
The Cougars are ready to keep winning. You can come watch the team in action on October 6th against the Foothill Falcons. The game theme is Dig Pink, so make sure to wear your best pink gear. Show your support and pack the gym to watch the Cougars dominate intheirfourthhomegame.
“Thisteamissomuch fun!Wegetalongso wellandthecultureof theteamisreallygood.” -TommieOlinger,11
Coronadovs. ArborView
byMeganMeusy
Published:9/30/25
TheWomen’sCoronadoSoccerteamtraveledto Arbor View High School on September 29th at 5:45pmwinning,withanimpressivescoreof3-1
Our Coronado Women’s Soccer team comes off beating Arbor View again after playing them earlier in the season. Arbor View could not compete with our girls, but they have been one of their tougher opponents this season. Getting up, our Cougars had to make it a big game, playing a different formation not a lot of high school teams have seen before. By keeping Arbor View on their toes during the game, they foundoutwhatwouldbeabletowork.
“Our formation was a 5-3-2,” junior Emily Mckinney said “Not many schools are used to thisformation,anditmakesitharderforthemto get past our backline. It helps us confuse the opponent because we then send the outside backs up to help the forwards, and that allows our outside backs to be open most of the time, and we can find them, and that is where a lot fo ourgoalscomefrom.”
Upandwinning//Kickingitintogear, CoronadoWomen'ssoccerteamplayed againstArborViewcomingoutontopwitha win Theyhavebeeninthelatehalfoftheir seasonandhavebeenmakingagreatpath aheadfortheplayoffs.(PhotoCourtesyof Mo)
During halftime, the score was 2-0 for our women ' s soccer team Being up by this score is very controversial for our soccer team because although they are up by a lot, Arbor View can come back very fast But they only let in one goal during the second half but responded by scoring another goal, so they were still up by 2 goalsfortherestofthegame
“Even though we scored 3 goals that game, our biggest weakness was scoring,” Mckinney said “We had trouble getting it on frame, or if we did it would end up going straight to the goalies hands They have a good goalie too, so it was hardforustoplaceitjustrightforhernottoget it because she has a good dive, which is hard when most of our shots are supposed to be low andonthefloor”
Before they get ready to play their next game, theyhavetoprepareforwhattheyneedtowork on before coming out on the field again They will have to figure out how to come out faster and put higher pressure on their next opponent They have been a powerful team this year, and many teams have to watch out for our CoronadoWomen’sSoccerteam
CrossCountry Fresno,CA
byStellaLin
On September 25 and 26th the Coronado cross country team traveled all the way to Fresno, California, to compete at the Golden Eagle Invitational.Friday,at1:00pmthecougarsraced inthe5kagainst68otherteamsandtheFroshSophgirlsplaced3rdoverall.
With this being a hot course, 13 runners were abletogetpersonalbestsdespitethe90degree weather.Thecrosscountryteamisofficiallyover half way done with the season, having competed in 6 other races so far. Runners are traininghardereverydaytogetfasterandfinish offtheseasonstrong.
“The course was harder than I expected. I thought it was going to be pretty flat,” Sophomore Peyton Scroggie said. “I think the only challenge that I faced at the meet was all thehillsonthecourse.”
This was a challenging race with a lot of tough competition. It was great practice for the runners with important upcoming meets, and workingongettingasmanypointsaspossible.
“I think this meet was a good bonding experience for the team,” Scroggie said. “Everyone supported each other at the races by cheeringeachotheronatthefinishline.”
Rapidrunners//Placing3rdoutof68teams, theFrosh-Sophgirlscrosscountryteam madeanimpressionattheFresno,California GoldenEagleInvitationalonFriday.Thiswas theteam'sfirstovernightcross-countrytrip, whichhelpedtherunnersbondandrace againstthecompetitiveCaliforniateams. (PhotocourtesyofMrs.Forcier)
The athletes were able to become closer as a team during the trip, which will help them be strongerduringpracticesandcompetitions.
“IwasreallyclosetoreachingmyPRinthisrace which had a lot of hills,” said Scroggie. “I have a lotofconfidenceformynextraceandI'mready toworkhardtoreachthat.”
Despitetherigorouscourse,manyoftherunners were able to get close to their personal bests which shows how much their hard work at the trackeachdayispayingoff.
“This race gave me a lot of motivation to keep workinghardatpractice,”Scroggiesays “Ithink that if I put in the work for the rest of our practices,I’llbeabletohitmyPR”
Congratulations to the cross country team for another successful meet Make sure to go out and support the runners this Tuesday, September 30th, for the first home meet of the seasononour2milecourse!
“Thisracegavemealotof motivationtokeepworking hardatpractice.Ithinkthat ifIputintheworkforthe restofourpractices,I’llbe abletohitmyPR.”
CrossCountryv. BlisteringHeatinAZ
byMilaEkstrom
Wherethere’sastampede,youcanbet the Coronado Cross Country team isn’t far behind, competing in meets from nearby towns to as far as Arizona. On September 20, 2025, the Coronado Cougar XC Team, Varsity and JV both competed in Peach Springs, Arizona to seewhodidthebestunderthatheat.
This week was the 5k which was 3.12 miles, which may seem like a lot for most, but for the XC team, that’s an everyday grind they face. They have workedhardtoshowthattheCoronado XCTeamisinthebigleagues,withtheir tenacity and strength, they show that they can persevere through mental tiredness and physical soreness faced duringthemeet.
“The distance of the course doesn’t matter to me because I do my best no matter how long the race is,” Junior, Madi Kingman said “While the longer races can be a little mentally taxing, if you just stay focused on the race, the racewillflyby”
Another great thing about Cross Countryisthecompetition.Girlsand Boys are separate, but when the women are ready to start, there are so many people to race against, shoulder-to-shoulder Whether you areatmilemarkeroneortwo,there isusuallysomeonerightnexttoyou, challengingyoutogofasterandget your PR. PR is your personal record whenyouareracing,anditisalways goodtobeatyourPReachtimeyou race.
“I was excited to race the different teams of Arizona,” Kingman said. “I gottoseehowfasttheyare,aswell as what the course we ran looked like.”
Beating the heat was not the only thing on the team’s mind that weekend, as they also had to go through the dust and sand of the Arizona desert and a course that was mostly an uphill battle. This meet was different than usual, as it was uphill, taxing the runners faster. Despitethis,theCrossCountryteam still pushed up the hill without quitting,andgotbetterfromtryinga different route, and strengthened theirendurance.
“The meet itself was pretty good,” Kingman said “The course was a bit more difficult than what we normally run, but I feel like I ran a good race I could have improved on the uphillsandpushedmyselfa bitmore Aftertherace,Ijust looked forward to relaxing fortherestoftheday.”
Icing their sores, and recuperatingistheXCteam atCoronadowheretheyget ready for September 25-26, 2025, as they have another out of state meet in Fresno, California. Cougars, bring yourschoolspirit,andifyou can’t go to Fresno, make sure you root for them from home.
It’sanUphill Battle//Traversing throughthedirt andsandofthe Arizonadesertis theCoronadoCross CountryTeam. Sweatwasshedon theuphillclimbs, andthecoursewas suretotakea coupleofrunners offcourse.(Photo CourtesyofMr. TyrelCooper)
Women's Coronado Tennis Team faced Foothill High School at home on September 15th at 3:00 pm, winning with an impressive scoreof13-5addingtotheirgreatnumberof winsthisseason
Having already secured their 8th win this season,ourWomen’sTennisTeamdisplayed an impressive amount of skill on the court during this match. With every game, this teamgrowsinconfidenceandability,making them even better players. Coronado is currentlyrankedsecondintheNVDivision5A aswellasthe5ASouthernLeagueaccording to MaxPreps, highlighting the team’s talent. There are certain abilities this team truly excels at. Junior Nina Jevtic shares what she thinks.
VarsityWomen’s Tennis
byMilanaGarza
Racking up points!// Swinging swiftly, it's rare for ninth grader Reagan Menard to miss a hit! During the game she is focused and ready to take on any opponent with agility and accuracy
“I think as a team, our strongest skill set is our communication with one another,” junior Nina Jevticsaid.“Weareabletosucceedinwhatwedo by having clear goals and instruction with one anotherduringpracticesandgames.“
Sportsmanship is critical to any sport, and support from your teammates can go a long way. Something that truly distinguishes our varsity girls tennisteamfromtherestistheclosenessandbond between players both on and off the court. This winning combination helps drive their success Jetvic explains how the closeness of the girls translatestotheiron-courtperformance.
“Absolutely, our team is all really close with one another,” Jevtic says “We are all friends with each other on and off the court, and that tight knit community makes our games successful and enjoyable”
As we progress through this tennis season, Coronado students and staff are excited to see what’s in store for this team. There's no doubt that thisteam'sskillandcommitmentwilltakethemfar, hopefullytoachampionshipwin!Wanttoseethese starplayersinaction?Besuretoshowyoursupport for these girls throughout the season, and catch a match!
VarsityWomen’s CrossCountry
byStellaLin
The Coronado cross country teammadeitspresenceknown on September 13, 2025, at 7:15 am during the Moapa Valley High School Pirate Invitational. They destroyed the competition with an individual champion and team champions of all four races they competed in Wins like these are giving the runners extra confidence as they work towards the regional and eventually state championships.
“My mindset was don’t go out toohard,butalsodon’tstartat the back,” Senior, Gigi Benoualid said. “And just bring ithomeattheend.”
Gigi Benoualid was the championofthegirlsvarsityrace with a blazing time of 19:27, over a minute faster than second place Although this is only Benoualid’s first 5 K, she has big goals and ambitions for the rest oftheseason.
“Iwanttofinishgoodatregionals and try to make state,” said Benoualid “And honestly, try not to get injured this season, that's mostimportant.”
Right now, the cross-country team is in the most rigorous training period of the season, so the runners are working hard to stay healthy and not get injured This is Gigi’s 1st year running cross country, and it is very differentfrommostsports.
“I was really surprised by how fast you get into it other sports it's more gradual,” said Benoualid. “But I like it, it pushes you forsure.”
This Wednesday, September17,theteamis competing at the Arbor View Weekday meet, to dominateanotherracein preparation for regionals and state. Make sure to gooutandsupportallthe runnersat3:00pm!
Manymedals// Runningtovictory, thewomen'sVarsity teamsweptthe competitionatthe meetthisSaturday. Thisisjustthe beginning,asthe teamhasbiggoals forthisseason. (Photocourtesyof CoachCooper)
Tennis
byJenaiAtherall
On September 10th, 2025 at 3:00 pm, the Coronado Varsity Tennis team played at home against Faith Lutheran High School. Coronado secured yet another win, with an amazing score of 12-6
This marks the team’s sixth win this season Out of their eight games, they’ve been earning win after win, and as of right now, they are on their third game winning streak based on their stats with Palo Verde and Leander High School.
“I think we have been successful as a team because we all keep a positive mindset and push each other to work hard,”juniorNinaJevticsaid.
No matter what court they walk onto, ourtennisteamhasbeengivingittheir allandtheirastonishingteamworkand dedication towards the team is a huge partintheirsuccess
Ready,Set,Serve!//Goingintotheyearwithabang, ourschool’stennisteamfacedoffinamatch yesterday,markingtheirsixthwinoftheseason Let’stakealookatyesterday’smatch! (PhotoCourtesyofAdinaPolis)
These Coronado Cougars know what it takes to succeed and are working hard to represent us, our school and our community.
“I'm most looking forward to watching and playing with my teammates and continuingtosticktogether,whilebeing proud through wins and losses,” Jevtic explained.
Speaking of future games, their next game is just around the corner. Coronado’s Varsity Tennis team will be facing off yet again against The Meadows High School, on September 11th, 2025 at 4:00 pm at home. As they continue to succeed, their need for our support continues to grow as well. As they keep up their good work, there is no doubt they will continue to thrive and serve at every game they are a partof.
“I’mmostlookingforward watchingandplayingand withmyteammatesand continuingtostick together,whilebeingproud throughwinsandlosses.”
OnWednesday,September10th,2025,at5:45 p.m., the Varsity Women’s Soccer team took on Shadow Ridge High School at our home field. The game was undoubtedly interesting; ultimately resulting in yet another win for the Coronado Cougars with a final score of 3-0 This game boosted their record for the seasontoanexceptional10-1.
The team’s been working incredibly hard throughouttheseason,anditwasalllaidout on Wednesday evening. Freshman Kaylee Lane explains what they’ve been doing this seasontoachievesuchaprofoundrecord
VarsityWomen’s Soccer byAshlinChase
Goal! // Kicking their way through the season, Coronado’s Varsity Women’s Soccer team has made an outstanding record for themselves. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the team won theireleventhgameoftheseason (PhotobyAshlinChase)
“The team has been working extra hard at practiceaswellashavingagoodconnection throughouttheteam,”saidLane.“Evenifitisa lightpractice,thereisstillahighworkrate”
While this game was such a great success, the 25-26 season is not over for our lady Cougars.Eachplayerhaspersonalambitions, but the team as a whole have agreed on just a few. Lane elucidated on their goals and intentionsfortheirnextgame.
“Thegoalsforthenextgameistoimproveon our skills as a team and to keep adding tools toourtoolboxfortheseason,”Laneexplained.
If you’re feeling like you missed out on this enthralling game, don’t. This soccer season still has more to come. Join the team on October 7th, 2025 at Coronado High School’s field at 5:45 p.m. for the next one. See you there,Cougars!
VarsitySoccer
byEstherBurton
On The Field//Getting ready to make a goal,seniorGavinFlickingerstandsonthe field.(PhotoCourtesyofVictoriaSalinas).
“The Coronado Cougars men’s soccer team dominated Las Vegas at home with a winning score of 8-0. This match took place on September 9 at 5:45 p.m.
The Cougars were anticipating a hard game given Las Vegas has a competitive soccer team, but we were still able to dominate adding to our winningstreakmakingit11.
Making the scores even, the Cougars scored 4 goals in the first half and 4 more in the second. Gavin Flickinger, 12, was an outstanding player in this game getting 3 assists, 3 goals, and scoring 9 points
“It was a good game for us playing rankednumbertwointhestate,wework hard at practice and stay focused and hopefully it will propel us to keep the wins going for the rest of the season” Flickingersaid
Overwhelming the Las Vegas soccer team, there was a large margin in the score. Goal keeper Logan Pierce did not let a single shot get past him. Dylan Flores got 4 goals and 1 assist on Tuesday helping out the team. Gavin Flickinger is leading in the amount of assists for the team averaging 3.1 per game.
“Our mindset coming into the game was that we need to be our best playing this opponent and we need to play together and work hard for each other on the field. The main goal this season is to work hard and get closer to winning another state championship.”Flickingersaid.
The Coronado Cougars are playing another game on Monday, September 15 at 5:45 p.m. against Sierra Vista. Our odds arehigh,soitwillbesuperexcitingtosee. Hopingtoaddtoourstreak,theCoronado soccerteamisontheroadtovictory.
VarsityVolleyball
byMeganMeusy
Vicious and Winning//Getting ready for their tough opponent Coronado’s Women's Volleyball team played against Libertycomingoutontopwithawin.They have just begun the season and hopefully with bright sights ahead for them.(PhotoCourtesyofMo).
Women'sCoronadoVolleyballteamfaced LibertyHighSchoolathomeonSeptember 2ndat6:00pmwinningwithanimpressive scoreof3-1.
OurCoronadoWomen'sVolleyballteam comesoffthethirdgamesecuringthewin. TheyplayedLibertybuttheywerenomatch forourCougars.Gettingup,ourCougarshad tosecurethewinbypullingouteverytrickin thebook.KeepingLibertyontheirtoesduring thegametheyfoundoutwhattheycould accomplish.
“Thegameendedwithustakingthewin3-1. Ourpassingwasonpointandpossiblythe bestwehaveseenthisseason,”sophomore BellaEmanuelstated.“Libertychallengedus, astheyarescrappyanddoeverythingthey cantokeeptheballup,butitwasn’tenough. Ourmiddleswereaggressiveandplayed greatallfoursets.Goingintothestart,our talkmentionedhowthegamebeginsin warmups.”
WhilestartingoffstronghelpedourCougars out,theyhadtofinishthegamestrongtoo.It wasabackandforthgameforawhile.The cougarsneededtorelaxandcometogether toseehowtheyhadbeenplayingsincethe beginning.Aftereasingthetension,the Cougarsstartedplayingasoneagain. Gettingintheflowtheystartedtoknowwhere tobeandwhatthenextplaywouldbe. Settingeachotherupforsuccess,lettingthe Cougarscomeoutontop.
“Wehadafewbumpsintheroadwitha fewmis-hits,butwecametogetherina timeoutandreset.‘Onebigplay’wasour strategygoingoutofthetimeout,” Emanuelexplained.“Nomatterwhatit wasgoingtobe–fromatiptoakill–we justneededtogettheballback.We managedtogetthepoint,anditwasup fromthere.ThenexttimeweplayLiberty, wewillworkonstayingconsistentwith keepingserveandtakingthewinin3 setsinsteadof4.“
Beforetheygetreadyforthenexttime theyplayLiberty,theyhavetoprepare fortheirupcominggamesbeforethat. Theyhavetofigureouthowtobe consistentandwhatwillbehelpfulways forthemtowinthroughouttheseason. However,astheseasongoesontheywill getbetterandmorecomfortablewith eachother,andsoonmakeittothe playoffsastheydidthepreviousyear.
VarsityVolleyball
byMcKenzieSmoot
Calm and Collected! // Performing her routine,seniorJulieBeckhampreparesto initiate the play with her float serve This serve will already put the other team out of system, leading the team to a point (PhotocourtesyofAdelaideConnors)
OnAugust27,2025,at6pm,theCoronado Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team played their second away game of the season
“Ilovebeingontheteam becausewecanhavea lotoffunbutalsostay competitiveandwehave areallygoodconnection asateam.”
JamieBeckham
In spite of the turn out against the Crusaders, the Cougars are going to bounce back and use this game as a learning opportunity to come back stronger.Eachplayeristakinginthisgametouseit asfueltopreparefortherestoftheseason.
“Practices have taught me discipline and hard work, which motivates me in the game to do better,”juniorTruHalvorsensaid.
This game is just one piece of the puzzle as this season the varsity team is trying to win the state championshipafterfallingshortthepastcoupleof years. The players are training harder every day to reachthisexceptionalgoal
“I’m training every practice like a competition and I’m taking care of my body,” sophomore Jamie Beckhamsaid
This weekend, the Cougars are playing in the annual 9th Island Classic Tournament The tournament kicks off on Friday and continues throughout the afternoon on Saturday In addition, next week, the Cougars will have the home advantage where you can come watch their first homegameoftheseasononSeptember2against the Liberty Patriots Show your support and pack the gym to watch the Cougars crush their first tournamentandhomegame
VarsityVolleyball
byEstherBurton
Cougars Dominate Shadow//Getting ready for the game, the volleyball team cheers and hypes each other up (Photo CourtesyofMcKenzieSmoot)
The Coronado Cougars women’s volleyball team dominated Shadow Ridge 3-0athomeonThursday,September7at 6:00 p.m., with an outstanding performance by Nakisa Friedman. The Cougars took the lead and were able to shut Shadow Ridge out winning all three sets. The first set Coronado led 25-14, secondset,25-18,andthirdset25-22.
It was the seventh game of the season, and they have been starting the season offpositively,makingtheirwinstreakeven longer. Sophomore Jamie Beckham was able to get 11 digs in her game with the varsity team, showing competitive efforts inthisfallseason.
“I think this team has a really good chemistry because we all are very competitive and we all have the same end goal of winning state,” Beckham said “We work really hard to be able to meet that goal every day at practice and work hardforeachother”
CoronadoisnowrankedfourthinNevada,because of their outstanding efforts Friedman was on fire getting 13 digs and five assists Her performance boosted the momentum for everybody else makingeveryonecontributewelltothisgame.This team achieved lots in this volleyball game by helpingeachother,andworkingtogether.
“It’simportanttometobeabletoshowleadership in an underappreciated sport because I think volleyball is really growing, and to be able to represent volleyball at our school especially is really cool,” Beckham said. “It is super fun to be abletoplaywithsuchanincredibleteam.”
The Coronado Cougars are playing yet another exciting game on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m.astheygoontheroadtofaceFoothill.Hoping for another win, the volleyball team seems to promise another competitive match showing their bestefforts.
Thehomegame,whichtookplaceAugust 25th resulted in a win for the Coronado Men’s Soccer team, with a score of 7-1 against Bishop Gorman. This was only the teams 5th game of the season, but their dedication to the sport really shone throughout the intense match. The game beganat5:45pm,andfromthebeginning our Cougars were ready to win, and ultimatelytheydid!
Although they started a little rocky, the Cougarswereabletotakeopportunities and focus on the weak spots within the opposing team. After the game, junior BradyFlickingerexplainedthestrategies they were able to use, and how the win felt
VarsitySoccer byMilanaGarza
GoalsAgainsttheGaels!//Eversincetheir state championship win last year, Coronado’sMen’sSoccerTeamhasbeen working hard to secure that title again After their game against Bishop Gorman, theyseemtobeontrack!(Photocourtesy ofVictoriaSalinas)
“It felt great, I managed to bag one in and everyone did their thing,” Flickinger stated. “We were a little shaky, and not being clean withourplay,butwetookadvantageoftheir mistakesandmanagedtoput7in”
With the time and effort put in by our team, we hope to see them take on their next opponents with the same strategies and intensity Everyone on the team was able to collaborate, and contribute their skills to bringtheteamthiswin.
“I managed to bag one in, and everyone did their thing,” Flickinger said. “We were able to worktogetherreallywell.”
Soccer is a specialty at Coronado, and with our men’s soccer team being recognized as first in the nation it's now more important than ever to come support them! So make sure to show up to all future games this season!
CoronadoSoccer vs.FaithLutheran
byCaleighBurns
Men’s Coronado Soccer team faced Faith Lutheran High School at home on August 18th at 5:45 pm, winning with an impressive score of 7-0 continuingtheirwinstreak.
Our Coronado men’s soccer team kicks off their 5th consecutive win, marking an incredible start. Additionally, the team is undefeated going into the 2025 season. With each victory, the team’s confidence seems to grow stronger, reflecting theirhardworkanddedication.After somanywins,you’dthinktheteam’s spirits are soaring. It’s a run that certainly fuels their motivation, but does this streak add pressure to keepperformingattheirbest?Senior GavinFlickingershareshisthoughts.
“I’m feeling very confident we have a lot of the same guys from last year, so we have a lot of chemistry andwe’reallsupercloseonandoff the field,” Flickinger adds “It’s up to ustoconnectandplayasateam
Since defeating these teams, it makes students wonder, will they get a third consecutive state championship? The soccer team has put up impressive numbers thesepastfewyearsandhavevery talented players. In fact, last year, the team was ranked 11th in the country according. This national recognition highlights their dedication, strategy, and teamwork throughout the season. The ranking has not only elevated the team’s reputationbutalsopositionedthem as a serious contender Flickinger commented on the idea of a third statechampionship
“Itwoulddefinitelyhavetomakeus stay focused and not getting complacent,” Flickinger says, “We’d alsohavetoputinalotofeffort.”
As the season moves along, the team’s success is exciting for both fans and future players, making Coronado’s soccer program even more impressive. With each game, the chance of winning another state championshipfeelsmore real, and the pressure to keep winning is definitely there. But the Cougars seem ready to take on anything that comes their way The next few games will be really important in seeing how far they can go this season If they keep up thisstreak,there’sagood chance they’ll head to statesforthethirdyearin arow.
Nothingbut persistence // Hustlingfortheball BrodyBreedenputs hispracticetouse bygoingtheextra mile. Byputtingin fulleffortheexceeds thelimit.
Leavingitalloutonthe Court/Playingtheirfirstgameis theCoronadoCougars Women’sTennisteam It’stheir firstmatchoftheseason,in whichtheycompletelyserved theotherteam:DesertOasis (PhotoCourtesyofAustyn Willingham)
Women’sTennis
byMilaEkstrom
On August 19, 2025, at 3 pm, our Coronado Women’s Tennis Team had their first home match of the season against Desert Oasis with a smashing win of 16-2. What a great starttotheseason!
With a new season, and being back from the summer, the Tennis team worked hard to ensure an amazing start to this season. They started off their season with a bang securing a first game victory. The women’s tennis team put their hard work and endurance on the court whether they playeddoublesorsingles.
“The first game was super fun,” Senior, Austyn Willingham said. “Everyone had butterflies at the beginning but after warming up, we knew we would go out on thecourtsandperform.”
Thesewomendefinitelyleftitalloutonthe Court.Besidesputtinganimmenseamount of effort during practice at school, they made sure they were ready for the season bysharpeningtheirskillsoverthesummer.
“Over the summer, I practiced nearly everyday to prepare for the season,” Willinghamsaid.
Teamwork is also super important, and the women’s tennis team really show their Cougar Spirit out on the court They all became family, and some actually are family, which helped strengthen their bond making it easier for them to lift each other up,andtobetterthemselves
“Mydadisactuallythecoachsoit’salright seeing him in the courts too, but the team isalwaysablasttobearound,”Willingham said “I got to play with two of my friends andit’salwaysfuntowinapoint,andthen celebrate”
Itissuchanamazingsporttoplay,andan even better sport to watch On August 21, 2025, show your school spirit and support the girls where they are at their first away gameoftheseason,facingtheDesertPine Jaguars Us Cougars got the advantage from a great win, so make sure you are in thestandscheeringthemon,andtheguys too
“Theteamisalwaysa blasttobearound.Igot toplaywithtwoofmy friends,andit’salways funtowinapoint,and thencelebrate.”
CrossCountry
byAshleyNassiri
Coronado Cross Country is absolutely dominating Nevada’s high school running scene. The latest meet has only strengthened the team’s spot of the ambitious goal to win the state title this season. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Cougars raced against more than 40 teams this weekend at Sunset Park during theLarryBurgess-LasVegasInvitational.
Outofsomanyteams,itisnosurprisethat Coronado took the win. Although cross country isn’t a black and white win with sportsliketennis,eachteamisscoredwith points. The faster the time, the fewer the points, and the team with the least points wins in whichever division. In this race, Coronado won in the division of underclassmen (freshman and sophomore) girls, winning against 8 total teams. Additionally, school records have beenbroken,withseniorBrooke-LynnMiller havingthefastest5Ktimeoftheseasonso far – breaking multiple state records as well. The team, with a magnifying amount of people compared to last year, has workedhardthisseason.
FroshSophSuccess//Beatingotherteams,the CoronadoCrossCountryteamisonfire.Between thefiercecompetition,theCougarssecureda confidentwinintheunderclassmendivision.
According to freshman athlete Ellie St Pierre, “the long runs that we do and the sprintshavehelpedwithraces”
The team, with a magnifying amount of people compared to last year, has worked hard this season, and will continue to run the marathon with the goal of winning state this year However, the team has some more training and a lot more races todotogetthere
“I feel like the team could work on keeping each other accountable, so everyone has the best practices as possible” St Pierre said
Coronado’s cross country season has just started and there is a lot more in store for them Don’t even hesitate to cheer them race in action this Saturday, September 13th at the Pirate Invitational at Clark CountyFairgroundsinMoapaValley
“Thelongrunsthatwe andthesprints,have helpedwithraces.”
CrossCountry
byAshleyNassiri
The Coronado Cross Country Team is on a fiery streak of wins from the 2025 season The Cougars can’t stop giving the other teams a hard time On September 18th, 2025,Coronadowasoneofseventeamsto competeattheArborViewWeekdaymeet
Thetotaldistanceoftheracewas3k,which is approximately 186 miles across the board for all teams The race was at Floyd LambParkandwasscenic–withthecourse around the two lakes at the park There were 2 races at the meet, the boys and girls Of course, Coronado couldn’t miss any of the action In the boys race, Coronado won, defeating over 5 teams In thegirlsrace,itwasaheadtoheadbattle, but ultimately the girls placed second Despite this, Brooke-Lynn Miller still placed first in the race However, just running the race is half the battle, no matter what the distanceis
Ready,Set,Race//Preparingtorace,the Cougarsareonfireandreadytodominate thecourse Gettingmentallyandphysically preparedisthehardestpart (Photocourtesy ofColbyPellegrino)
Miller stated, “Honestly the distance does matter to me for each race because then my pacing and strategy changes. Other than that, thegoalisthesameandthatistopushmyself and challenge myself mentally. Also, I feel the distance of the race affects you the same mentally, because when you’re racing and pushing yourself, your body is trying to tell you to shut it down. Once you do matter what the distance is, it takes great mental fortitude to run, and it takes strength, courage and determinationtopushbeyondlimits.
“I hope that our varsity team and JV team will win each of their races. We’re enrolled in four total so the main goal is to win and hopefully some kids will run their fastest times yet. I’m looking forward to running the course since we’ve never been to this meet before. I’m also excited to race and see what I can do.” Miller said.
The Coronado Cross Country team is just warming up. On Saturday, September 20th, the CougarswilltravelallthewaytoPeachSprings, ArizonafortheMusicMountainmeet.
“Thegoalisthesameand thatistopushmyselfand challengemyselfmentally... Onceyoudo,you’dbe amazedatwhatyoucan accomplish.”