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CoronadoMen’sBasketball vsLiberty
byNataliaArieli
On Friday, February 20th, Coronado celebrated a huge victory in sports. Coronado’s Varsity Men’s Basketball team competed against the Liberty High School’s Patriots in an incredible battleforawin.Thegametookplaceat Valley High School at 7:00pm and was the 2026 NIAA 5A Boys Basketball State Championship game. The game was tough, but our Cougars did not give up. Eventually, our Coronado Men’s Basketballteamendedupwinningtheir state championship, scoring 60-55 against the Liberty Patriots. Though this wasoneofthemostimportantvictories madefortheteamthisseason,itwasn’t theonlysuccesstheyhad.
“The season was really good,” says senior Brayden Bauman, "We had over 20wins,anditwasareallyfunseason.”
The team was practically destined for the win, working tirelessly long hours during the season to build up strength as a team and improve so that they have a chance at their state finals. Naturally, they’re long hours and hard work paid off in the end, as this was Coronado’s Varsity Men’s Basketball team's first title ever, making history at the school. While the team did have an incredible season, there were of course many challenges, as all sports teams face.
“The most challenging thing we faced thisyearhasgottobemanagingthe
Balling for Victory//Listening carefully, Coronado’s Men’s Basketball team huddles around their coaches, who motivate the playersbeforegettingbackontothecourt.The team has worked extremely hard this season, having to go through many challenges, but it allpaidoffintheendinthisfinalgame.(Photo courtesyofEdwardHaines) schedule, especially all the practices and traveling,”Baumanstates.
Thisisatoughsituationthatmanyschoolsports teams face. Managing and balancing games and practices with school is incredibly difficult, yet not only Coronado’s basketball team balances it well, but all of our teams do. While there were challenges and successes throughout the season, winning is not all that matterstotheteam.
“Thebestpartaboutbeingontheteamwasthe people,” Bauman explains. “Just hanging out with them, practicing with, playing with them andthebondsyoucreatewiththem.”
Oneofthebestpartsaboutbeingonanyschool sports team is the friendships and bonds you make along the way. This does also correlate withthesuccessesCoronadohashad,because, inordertomakeastrongteam,theplayers
needtobeabletotrusteachother,work together,andhavespecialbondsthatno other team can create. Coronado’s varsity basketball team is an incredible example of this, as they worked together all season, facing difficulties yet always powering through as a team, leading themtotheirchampionshipwin.
Coronado’s Varsity Men’s Basketball team had an absolutely incredible season, one of the best in history. They celebrated victory after victory due to their strong, resilient team, and they deserved their first title. Although the 2025-2026 basketball season is now officially over, the team will no doubt inspire many players and continue to be successful in their games in future seasons.
CoronadoMensWrestling taking2 atRegionals nd
byMeganMeusy
On February 7th at 6:30 the Coronado men’s wrestling team at Bonanza. The entire team qualified for the state tournament with 8 medalists.
Coronadomen'swrestlingdelivered a strong performance at regionals, they had a very impressive comeback effort that helped boost their team’s overall placement. Despite being placed in the consolation bracket to start the tournament, one cougar refused to letthatmesswithhismind.
“Ihadtostartthetournamentinthe consolation bracket, which was annoying,butIpushedthroughand went 4-0.” Junior Darius Rafie said, “It meant a lot to place how I did at regionalespeciallytohelpmyteam placehigher.”
WrestlingWinnings//Placing2ndoverall at regionals in the wrestling match, our Coronado Boys have state to look forward to. As they continue to train hard they deserve to be recognized for this great accomplishment. (Photo CourtesyofDariusRafie)
““My coaches and teammates are the most important part. I can’t thank them enough for pushing me hard so I can do well at my competitions.”Rafiesaid.
With regionals behind them, the focus has already shifted to the biggest matches of the season. As they continue to prove they are a team to beat they will have to keep working hard. If regionals showed us anything it simplified that Coronado wrestling will be a teamtowatchatstate.
The Cougar credited all their success to the support behind the scenes. With all the practices that workeduptothistheybelievedthey wouldn’t have pushed as hard as they did. With so much motivation from their coaches and peers have helped with the mentality in wrestling. 4
VarsityFlagFootball FinishesTheirLastGameof theSeason:Coronadovs.
Basic
byCaleighBurns
OnThursday,February5,at5:30PM, Coronado’s women’s varsity flag football team took on the Basic Wolves for their Senior Night at Coronado High School, winning 450.
The Cougars won 45-0, but sadly this is their last game, as regionals were just slightly out of reach for them. Although the season did not end the way they had hoped, the team still walked off the field proud of their growth and accomplishments. Senior captains were recognized before kickoff, celebrating the leadership and commitment they brought to the program.
“We’ve grown so much since the beginning of the season,” senior captain Bailey Goldberg said. “Even though we didn’t make regionals, thisteamhasbuiltsomethingreally special. I’m proud of how we showed up for each other every singleday.”
Underthelights,Coronado’soffense was nearly unstoppable. Quick passes,disciplinedroutes,and
‘TillNextTime!//Finishinguptheseason, the Cougar’s game against the Basic Wolves was their last. The team celebrated their seniors and the dedicationthatdefinedtheirseason. strong defensive pressure kept the Wolves from gaining momentum. Junior quarterback Lily Goldberg credited the team’s preparation forthedominantperformance.
“Our coaches had us locked in all week,” Goldberg said. “We focused on communication and executing the basics. When we play together and trust each other, gameslikethishappen.”
While the season may be over, the impact of this year’s team will carry into the future. Younger players gained valuable experience, and the seniors leave behind a standard of leadershipandresilience.Withadecisive45-0 Senior Night victory and a season full of growth, the Cougars close out their year with pride.GoCougars!
VarsityMen’sBasketball: Coronadovs.SierraVista HighSchool
byJenaiAtherall
On Wednesday, February 4th, at 6:00 pm, our Men’s Varsity Basketball team faced offagainstSierraVista,righthereathome. Coronadomethighexpectationsbytaking home yet another victory with a score of 66-32.
Thismarkstheirthirteenthwinthisseason, representing their hard work and determination, quickly recovering from their last game. They continue to uphold an astonishing record of 14-8 overall as well as 3rd in the entire state through the NV rankings system thus far after playing their 21st game of the season Playing a Guard Position on the team, senior Corbin Sabate explains his feelings about this pastgame.
“Ifeltveryexcitedbutalsokindofsadasit wasmylastregularseasongame,”Sabate explained. “One of our biggest strengths was how we could trust one another while playingwitheachother.”
Being able to trust your teammates is a productoflotsofhardwork,whichisproof ofthisteam’sdedicationtoCoronado.The time they put into fostering their relationships as well as growing their skills is the reason for their success As they continue to put in the hard work to grow with each other, they grow as a team, whichwillundoubtedlycarrythemtomore accomplishmentsastheyentertheirpostseason games. Beyond recognizing success, to grow it is also essential to understandroomforimprovement.
“Somethingswecouldhaveimprovedin werethingslikebeingtherefortheteam
NothingbutNet//Makingbasketafterbasket,themen’s varsitybasketballteamcametogetherandfacedoffin one of their final games of the season against Sierra Vista.Takinghomeyetanothervictory,theyaremaking their way to accomplish even more post-season victories.(PhotocourtesyofImaiaWilliams)
and helping them out in any way possible,” Sabate said. “For example, in practice, all success starts in practice. We hope to win future games and the state championship.”
By being self-aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, they are able to capitalize on using what everyoneisbestattotheiradvantage.Byusingwisdom in this area, the team is able to grow and get stronger yearafteryear Investinginoneanother’sbestqualities and trusting each other with each person’s strengths has led to the team’s long-term success, both during thepast,present,andundoubtedly,futureseasons
Speaking of upcoming games, the team most recently playedagainstFoothillHighSchoolonFebruary6thand brought home yet another win of 71-48. Their next gamewillbetakingplaceonThursday,February12th,at 6:00 pm, where they will be facing off against Mojave High School. As they approach the end of this year’s successful game season, they continue to need our support to dominate post-season finals and regional games. Let’s support our Coronado Cougars to take home the win, but ultimately, grow stronger as a team to seal off this season in success, and also enter next yearstrongerthanever
CoronadoFlagFootball vs.Foothill
byStellaLin
Coronado’sFlagfootballteamcompeted on Tuesday, February 3, at 5:30pm winning in a season-high score of 52-6. TheCougarsplayedaway,atFoothilland were able to end their 6 game losing streak.Thiswinbumpstheirstandingsup to a 8-9 record, and will help motivate theteamastheycontinuewiththerestof theseason.
FlagFrenzy//DefeatingFoothillon Tuesday,JusticeHemmersdisplaysher skillsanddeterminationtocontribute tothescoreof52-6.Thisisahighscore fortheseasonsofarandisputtingthe Cougarsontherighttrackasthe seasonisbeginningtocometoaclose. (PhotoCourtesyofJusticeHemmers)
“Our team bond grew tremendously throughout our season. We’ve had team talkswiththegirlsandcoachesabouthow we can all improve during the game.” Avery Nicksick explained. “Communication is very important with our teammates becauseitplaysahugepartwhenplaying onthefield.”
Withsupportandteamworkonandoffthe field,theteamhasgrownclosethisseason and was able to reflect that with their win onTuesday.
byJenaiAtherall
The players have been hard at work, practicing through winter break and competing multiple times a week building the team's bond and communication.
“DuringourgameagainstFoothilleveryone was in a positive mindset, carrying each other up and cheering loudly on the slide lines,”Nicksicksaid.“Inthebeginningofthe season a ton of us would get in our heads aboutourownmistakesbutallyoucando is remind yourself to get back on the line andcatchthenextballorpullthenextflag. With the teammates I have we’re always uplifting one another and positively communicatingtoeachother.”
Don’t miss the Cougars next Flag Football game tomorrow, against Basic. This game will take place Thursday, February 5th, at Coronadoat5:30pm.
Men’sVarsityBasketballvs. ArborView
byAudreyHamatake
Our very own Men’s Varsity Basketball earned a rather dominant win against Arbor View High School on January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm, defeating them 93-70 on our home court. The high-scoring game showcases Coronado’sconsistenthardwork,dedication, and ability to stay locked in from start to finish. Devaughn Dorrough, a sophomore on varsity, shared a little about what occurs on the court, leaning into what the audience doesn’tseeorhear.
“We usually communicate with each other and pick each other up after mistakes, letting each other know to have a next-play attitude,”Dorroughsaid.
According to him, this mindset, shared by the team, plays a major role in Coronado’s success especially in a fast-paced game when mistakes are inevitable. Instead of slumping into a negative headspace and allowing errors to affect their performance, the team stayed positive and focused, helpingthemmaintaincontrol.
When asked about what he personally believed he could improve on for the next game, Dorrough gave a great answer. As a mere tenth grader, Dorrough is already thinkingaheadabouthowhecangrowasa playerandcontributemoretothesuccessof his team. Developing a stronger leadership position is just one of the goals he strives to accomplishinthenearfuture.
Dunkin’Donuts?No,Basketballs// SophomoreDevaughnDorroughdunksthe basketballintothenetafteracleanpass fromhisteammate.Hispassionforhis sportreallyshinesthroughinhis performance.(PhotocourtesyofMediaby Maybelle)
“I want to improve on being more vocal and a leader,” he said. “My coach tells me to initiate contact insteadoflettingtheotherteamdoit.”
This emphasis on taking initiative and having confidence seems to help Coronado set a dominant tone early and keep the pressure up on the opposing team. With an intimidating 93-70 victory, Coronado showed their good team chemistry and determinationyetagain.
Women’sWrestlingNIAA Regionals
byAshlinChase
TheweekendofJanuary31stthroughFebruary1st,2026, Coronado’s women’s wrestling team advanced to the NIAA Southern Regional Tournament This event was an open division between all of the high schools in Southern Nevada, with approximately 50 participating schools and over 250 wrestlers altogether As a team, CHSplaced3rdoutof52with5statequalifiersandour firstgirlsRegionalChampion,sophomoreEllaPazcek.
Along with Pazcek, four others qualified for state: sophomore Priscilla Lopez (3rd place), sophomore Sloan Caffey (4th place), freshman Jazlynn Maynard (2nd place), and senior team captain Ashton Elliot (4th place).Whenaskedhowitfelttocompeteandplaceso well,especiallysinceitwasherseniorseason,Elliothad alottosay.
“It felt like all the effort that I had put in throughout the season came out and showed at the tournament,” she said “So now I go into state with a new confidence, knowingthatIputintheworktoearnmyplacethere”
While impressive as ever, these individual victories aren’t all the team has to be proud of. Placing 3rd overallintheregionisanoutstandingaccomplishment deserving of recognition. Elliot explained the pride that theteamfeltwhentheygotthenews.
“Placingthirdasateamwasareallycoolexperiencefor everyoneontheteam,”shestated.“We’veallworkedso hard this season, and it’s been an amazing experience watching everybody grow throughout the last few months.”
The team isn’t just strong on the mat, they’re invincible off it too Throughout this season, the bonds between the girls have only grown deeper, and the love they share for each other has only gotten stronger On the topic,Elliotsharesherfeelingstowardsherteammates
ShowingUpandShowingOut//Duringthis pastweekend,CoachPinedatook CoronadoHighSchool'sWomen'sWrestling teamtoregionals.Theteamachieved3rd placeoverallandhadfourgirlsqualifyfor state,alongwithastatechampionship. (PhotoCourtesyofCassidyReyes) “Iwouldsaythatthebondbetweenour teamisreallystrong,”shestarts.“Itruly loved getting the opportunity to be a captain towards them and it’s helped me grow as a person. I have met my best friends through this sport and it will definitely be sad to leave them afterthisyearbutIexpectthattheywill accomplish so much next year as a team.”
It has been a long, spectacular season for Coronado High School’s women’s wrestlingteam,butithascertainlypaid off If you see any of the lady wrestlers or Coach Pineda, make sure you give them your warmest congratulations. GoCougars!
Women’sBasketball:Coronado
Cougarsv.DesertPinesJaguars
byMilaEkstrom
OnJanuary20,2026,at6:30PM,TheCoronadoCougars had a home game against the Desert Pines Jaguar absolutelyobliteratingthemwithascoreof70-28.
Withalotofdeterminationandworkoutregiments,the Women’s Basketball teams tied their laces and put all their work out on the court. This team focuses on strength in numbers as a team, as well as individual learning.
“Every single day in the pre-season and when the season starts we use our own trainers,” Alivia Simon said. “I have no trainer anymore so to stay fit I go for runs, go to the gym, and go to practice with my teammates Our workouts consist of running, pushups, wallsits,etc”
Now, with all the training they have on their off time, their moves and game winning strategies become explosive. One of the biggest parts of this team is that everyonehastheirownstrengthsandtogether,theyall gooutonthecourtandusetheirskillstomakewinning shots.
“ThehighlightofmygamewasthatIwasmakingevery single one of my shots and we were rebounding really well as a team, Simon said. “We ran our plays properly and we played as a team. It was a good win for one of ourlastgames.”
Honorable mention doesn’t even begin to cover Simon as she scores 10 points in the first half, and racks 14 points from four free throws, two layups, and one mid range While the game was good, players can also find an area to improve on, and as they are ending their season, with many being seniors, they want to put their bestfootforwardandbewinners
“I would want to improve on talking on the floor to help therestofmyteamtobemoreawaresinceIaminthe back defending and I can see the rest of the court,” Simon said. “I want the team to have more energy so wecanstartoffaggressively.”
Onthecourt//RackinguppointsisseniorAlivia SimonassheandtherestofCoronado's Women’sBasketballcrushtheJaguars.Thisis oneofthelastgamesoftheseason,andit reflectsontheirworkethicandwinning mentality (PhotoCourtesyofAliviaSimon)
Power just doesn’t go from an individual, but it comes from a whole team, and while the season is ending, the memories will last forever, even as the seniors leave for great things aheadintheirfuture.
“I will miss the fun memories with my teammates,” Simon said “My favorite partofmyteamareourteambonding experiences where we can have fun at randomplacesliketeamdinners”
As the season is coming to an end, it’s not done just yet as the Women's Basketball team’s next game is January 28, 2026 against Bishop Gormon Gael’s at 6:30 PM. Be sure to cheer these women on as it is one of their last games, and be ready for next year’sbasketballseason,Cougars.
CoronadoFlagFootballvs.
Secta
byMeganMeusy
The Women’s Coronado Flag Football team played at Coronado High School on January 23rdat5:30pmlosingagainstSecta6-12.
Our Coronado Women's Flag football team started off the game very strong with an outstanding performance by pulling Secta’s flag and scoring a touchdown on them. While winning in the first half, they had to stick to being calm and trying to cheer each other on the sideline. But some of the preparation they did before the game made them start to overthinkandtrytobetoooverthetop.
“Whenwepreparedforthisgame,itwaswhat we have been doing wrong in our last game,” junior Jordyn Franklin said. “Our coaches told us what we have been doing good but also what we needed to work on. One of the things they tried and drilled in our head was being calm when we are up and even when we are down or tied, but as the game kept going we keptgettingmorechaoticasateam.”
At halftime the Cougars were winning. Being up, they were ready for the start of the next two quarters to come. They felt confident with howtheyhavebeenplayingandthoughttheir chemistry was really working out on the field as well. But their coaches thought of some waystoadjustthegameandtrytohelpthem keepupthelead.
Flag Down// Gearing up our Cougars faced Secta at our home field. Putting up a tough fightandhavingitbeabattleforwhowins,our cougars could not get the well-deserved victory they should have gotten. (Photo courtesyofJo)
“Someadjustmentsthattheywantedwashow the opposing defense was covering the field and that we needed to try and work the soft spots, but as we got out on the field their coach noticed the same thing and made those adjustments. So as we were trying to adjusttheotherteamswoopedinandtookthe lead.”
After their hard-fought game against Secta, they are now having to prepare for their upcoming game against Arbor View. They will need to figure out how to stay focused and support each other when bad things happen and even try to adjust during the game and not try and wait for their coach to tell them exactlywhattheyneedtodo.Theyhavehada strong season so far, and this bump will not stopthem.
CoronadoBasketballvs. Centennial
byAudreyHamatake
The Coronado High School varsity boys basketball team secured a solid 64-50 victory over Centennial High School on January 13th, showcasing teamwork, communication, and composurethroughoutthegame
The matchup featured several shifts in momentum, but Coronado kept it consistent on both ends of the court. Junior Munir Greig emphasizedtheteam’scollectiveeffort.
“The whole team stepped up last night. It was some ups and downs, but nothing was really goingthroughmyhead.Ijustwantedtowin.”
Amare Oba, a senior, also highlighted the importance of staying focused, especially late inthegame.Manyplayersagreethatitisvital to stick it through and give it your all until the end.
“In the last few minutes of the game, all I was thinkingaboutwaswhatIcoulddotohelpmy teamgetthewin,”Obasaid.
When Centennial attempted to make a late run, Coronado responded by staying composedandconnected.Obaelaboratedon thetenseplay
“Communicating helped us on the court because the other team made a run, but talkingandstayingtogetherasateamhelped uskeepourcomposuretowin,”Obastated.
Oba also gave credit to his teammates, specificallypointingthespotlighttoDevaughn Dorrough for his admirable, hard-working performance.
Teamwork makes the Dream Work// Demari Hunter and Munir Greig dap each other up after a good play. Strong team chemistry is a key component to success. (Photo courtesy of MunirGreig)
“I think Devaughn Dorrough did good for us hehadagoodgame,”hesaid.
Ultimately, Coronado’s balanced effort led to their rather dominating win A healthy and flourishing team bond, plus good communication, plus hefty and frequent practice seems to be the perfect combination forsuccess.
CoronadoBowlingvs Silverado
byNataliaArieli
On Monday, January 12th, Coronado scored another win in the books. Coronado’s Varsity Women’s and Men’s Bowling team both competed against Silverado High School in a difficult bowling battle for a win The game took place at South Point at 3:00pm for both teams. The game was tough, with both teams fightinghardtomakeeverypointcount.Inthe end, Coronado’s Men’s bowling team stole the game and won. Unfortunately, the Women’s Bowling team ended up losing, yet it’s most definitelynottheendforthem,astheywillnot bebackingdowninanygames.
“The biggest challenge for the team this year is making our spares,” says sophomore Ethan Au
It is not over yet for the Women’s Bowling Team though as they ended up taking the 2025 State Championship last year, and are working incredibly hard to win the state championship for their second year in a row
The Men’s Bowling Team is also preparing to get their state championship this year. Although some games have been difficult for both teams this year, the Women’s and Men’s Bowling teams work brutally hard, practicing intensely in order to secure more wins and take home both championships. However, winning is not the only fun part about being partoftheBowlingteam.Aubelievesthatone ofthebestthingsaboutbeingonaconnected team like this are the connections that are madethroughouttheseason
“The best part of being on the team is the people and the friends that I’ve made,” Au states.
Bowling for a Win//Rolling the bowling ball across the lane, sophomore Ethan Au strategically throws the ball in order to get as many points as possible and possibly a strike. Coronado’s Varsity Women’s and Men’s Bowling team works incredibly hard all year in bowling alleys in order to take as many wins aspossible.(PhotocourtesyofMs.Potts)
WhilegamesareveryimportanttotheBowling team,friendshipsandteammatesmakebeing on the team even more special In order to make a strong team, teammates need to be able to bond and work together to win, and Coronado’sbowlingteamisaperfectexample ofthis.Theteamworkshardtogetherandhas created friendships with each other that has benefitedtheteam
Even though this game might not have been the most optimal for both the Women’s and Men’s Bowling team, it is guaranteed that there are many more games to come and wins to take home this season Coronado’s Women’s and Men’s Bowling 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 the season, and are an amazing teamoverall.
CoronadoLadyCougarsVs. TheLadyPatriots
byAshleyNassiri
TheCoronadowomen’sbasketballteamis dribblingintoaction.Thispastweekend,on January10th,2026,theLadyCougarswona homeconferencegameagainsttheLady Patriotsinaneck-and-neck,tightscoreof4643,ultimatelyscoringahomevictory.
Inthefirstquarter,Coronadoabsolutely dominatedtheround,16-6;however,itdidn’t takelongforLibertytokeepuptheintense gameandcatchupbythethirdquarter, Luckily,theCougarssetthemstraightbyfourth quarter,winningbyanultimateextrathree points.
AccordingtojuniorvarsityplayerKaitlyn Forcier,“Theexecutionofourplanheadinginto thegamehadbeenachievedinthefirst quarter,andthatwehadtocontinuewiththe momentumfortheremainderofthegame.”
Basketballinthesportsworldisaphysically demandingandversatilegame Ateam membercouldbedoingamultitudeofthings dependingifthey’reondefenseorthe offensiveside.Ensuringthattheotherteam,no matterhowcompetitive,ensuresavictory.This isthecasewhentheCougarsjumpedtheshot andsecuredthegameforCoronado However, theonlywaytomaintainthegloryisthrough practicing.
Shoot and Score // Waiting for the best shot, the Coronado Cougars in the height of the action, prepared to win. This match is great practice and application of their skills. (Photo courtesyofBrynNorris).
Forcier elaborates, “Practicing had been an essential part to this victory, as we had been able to implement different options and aspects of our offensive sets into the game, whichledtoavarietyofopenshots.”
TheCoronadoLadyCougarshavealongsetof wins ahead of them this season. Make sure to support the team and see a layup in action during their away game at Centennial High SchoolonJanuary14th,startingat6:30pm.
For ournextgame,weareplanningto continuewiththismomentum.Wearealso workingtopushnotonlyourselves,buteach otherandcontinuetoputourtrustintoeach other. -KaitlynForcier
CoronadoMen’sBasketballvs Gorman
byMilanaGarza
TheCoronadoMen'sBasketballteamfaced GormanHighSchoolathomeonJanuary10th at6:00pm,ultimatelyfallingjustshortwitha finalscoreof58-62.Despitetheloss,the Cougarsdisplayedanimmenseamountof determination,skill,andcompetitive performancethisseason.
Enteringthegamewithstrongmomentum, Coronadodemonstratednoticeable improvementinballmovementand communication.Eachquarterwasashigh energyasthenext,withtheCougarsrefusing toletGormanpullaway.Theirresiliencekept theintensityandthecrowdenergizeduntilthe finalbuzzer.JuniorCooperStahlreflectedon theteam’sprogressandwhatstoodout duringthematch.
“Itwasabackandforthgame,tradingbaskets thewholenightandbothteamswentonruns butsomecostlymistakesandmissedfree throwsledtoGormantoultimatelycomeout ontop.Stahlsaid.
Teamchemistrycontinuestobeadefining factorfortheCoronadothisseason.Atruly strongbondbetweenplayershasbeenbuilt throughpractices,travels,andshared adversitieshastranslatedintoamuch strongeroncourtenergy.JuniorJackson Livingstonexplainshowtheirconnectionhas emphasisedtheirconnectedness.
Red Riot//Supporting our basketball Cougars, our student section was a sea of red! One thing our school knows how to do is show up andshowout,andthat’sexactlywhattheydid forlastSaturday'smatch!
“Theteamhasacloseconnectionoffthecourt making it easier to communicate with each otherduringgamesandresultinginusplaying betterasateam”Livingstonsaid
As the season progresses, Coronado students and staff are eager to see how far this determined team can go. With consistent growth and the same level of intensity they showedagainstGorman,theCougarsaresure to make history in this division. Want to supporttheteam?Comeouttothenexthome game and cheer them on as they continue theirpushtowardastrongpostseasonrun.
CoronadoWrestlingDual vs.MaterEast&ValleyHigh
byStellaLin
Coronado’s Wrestling team competed in their 3rd dual of the season against Mater East and Valley High School on Wednesday, January 7th. This tri-dual meet took place at home at 4pm, and Coronado Dominated with a score of 54-24 against Mater East and 57-18 against Valley High.
The wrestlers have been training hard since the summer, working on conditioning and skills in order to have confidence early in the season. Throughout the rest of the season the Cougars will continue to improve in preparation for the 4A Mountain Regionals competition and eventually, the State Championship.
DecisiveDuals//Displayingtheir hardwork,theCoronadoWrestling teamtookcontrolofthedual, beatingbothMaterEastandValley HighSchool.Thisbigwinwillsetthe tonefortherestoftheseason. (PhotoCourtesyofEllaPaszek)
competition, Coronado’s team demonstratesastrongteamaspect,which is what helps them to succeed against theircompetitorssomuch.
“The biggest contributor to the score was probably Ryder Siegfried,” Pazek explains. “He won both his matches at 190, really helpingtowinbothduals.”
Throughout this season, wrestlers have been working tirelessly to achieve these results and one of ways is through team spiritandbond.
byJenaiAtherall
“Since the start of the season, everyone has learned and worked hard on new techniques and skills to be a better wrestler,” said Paszek. “But we have also gotten closer as a team and have found newconnectionswedidn’thavebefore.”
“This win helps to set the tone for the rest of the season, to keep us motivated and working hard to prepare for regionals and state,” says Ella Paszek 10 “It keeps the energy high and gets everyone excited."
Although wrestling is a one-on-one
The wrestlers always look to control the match anytime they face an opponent, so you won’t want to miss their next duel away on Tuesday, January 13th at 4pm at Bonanza Highschool against Bonanza and Durango. Additionally, their next home meet is Wednesday, January 14th, at 4pm againstDelSolandLaughlin.
CoronadoFlagFootball
MustangRodeoTournament
byMcKenzieSmoot
Winter break didn’t stop the Coronado women’s varsity flag football team from dominating their first tournament, the Mustang Rodeo, hosted by Shadow Ridge on January 2nd and January 3rd. The Cougars took charge, winning all of their games, overall going 3-0.
The flag football team did not wait to step on the gas, starting off strong with their first game on January 2nd against Palo Verde. The Cougars took the victory with the score being 2513.
Refusetolose//Turningtheballover tothedefense,juniorMicahWeiss takeschargeandcatchesan interception.Now,thedefensecan runitbacktoscoreatouchdownor gainbetterfieldposition.(Photo courtesyofMatthewSmoot)
The Cougars didn’t stop after that win. The next day they overtook the Clark Chargerswithawhoppingscoreof202. The Chargers didn’t even stand a chance against the courageous Cougars.
The Cougars then moved on to their last game of the tournament against the Rancho Rams. This was a close game, but the Cougars put up a fight and pulled out the win with a score of 14-13.
byJenaiAtherall
“When our team works as a whole, we can accomplish the task at hand, whichwaspartofoursuccessthispast weekend,”juniorMicahWeisssaid.
“This team works so hard each day to become better, which translates to our games,” junior Micah Weiss stated.
The Cougars are keeping this spirit up astheyheadtotheirfirstawaygameof the season against the Bishop Gorman Gaels at 5:30pm on January 7th. If you can’tmakeittothatgame,you’restillin luck! Come see the Cougars take the field at the next home game on January16againstShadowRidge.
CoronadoFlagFootballVS.
PaloVerde
byCaleighBurns
On Thursday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m., Coronado’s women’s varsity flag football team took on the Palo Verde Panthers at Coronado High School.
Unfortunately, the Cougars took a 19-31 loss, as this is only the second game of the season, they still have so much room to improve. When asked how the team plans to improve throughout the season, quarterback senior Bailey Goldberg explains their strategy.
TakingtheTitle//Battlingitout,
Coronado’swomen’sflagfootballteam finishestheirsecondgamewithaloss. Whatmayseemdeterring,has motivatedtheCougarstoplaytheirnext gamesharderthanever,withan improvedgameplanandteam chemistry,theyarereadyforanything thatcomesatthemnext.(Photo courtesyofJohnny’sPhotography)
They take on Pinecrest Academy Cadence on Monday December 8, where they will rebuild their reputation. With these new plays and games that they’ve learned fromtheycanonlygoupfromhere.
“InthisgameagainstPinecrestwe’regoing to run the ball a lot more and use our speed because we have a lot of athletes onourteam,sowearegoingtousethatto the best of our ability,” Goldberg elucidates.“Wealsowatched alittlebitoffilm,soIthink wearejustprepareda littlemoreforthisgame.”
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“I think just after we have a few games under our belt we will all come together as a team and build our chemistry,” Goldberg explained. “Our coaches are working really hard. They have installed a few new plays over the weekend, so I think these next f ew games will be good.”
The Cougars have many games to go, and they can’t let these two losses define them.
Withtheirnewestgame planset,theCoronado varsityflagfootballteam hasnoplansonletting theselossestakethem down.Ifyouwantto supporttheladies,get yourticketsforMonday, December8th’sgameat 5:30p.m.athome.Go Cougars!
CoronadoFlagFootballvs. PinecrestAcademyCadence
byAudreyHamatake
Last Monday, December 8th, Coronado’s varsity flag football team pulled through, shutting out their opponent with a very impressive 26-0 win. They didn’t even let the other team try. From the opening snap to the ref’s final whistle, Coronado played with confidence, intensity, and sweet chemistry.
The energy on the field was truly electric as the team didn’t waste any time whatsoever taking control and asserting dominance. Strong offensive drives paired with good lockdown defense carried them to success, leaving little room for the opposing team to respond. Every play reflected the hours worth of practice and trust built among teammates.
ReadytoRoll//Gearingupforagreat game,juniorquarterbackDevynSkupa throwstheballtoherteammate.They workhardtogethertopreparefor success.(PhotocourtesyofAdinaPolis)
It’s clear that the team really works well in harmony with their good communication skills and camaraderie. Chemistry is indubitably a necessity for sports, as it can make all the difference between winning and losing.
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“Now that all of our non-conference games are over, I think everybody’s used to playing together. And all of our coaches have implemented new plays and defensive strategies, which is really cool to watch it all work out,” said Skupa.
“I think the defense definitely did a great job of communicating, along with our sidelines yelling out to help our defenders,” said junior Devyn Skupa.
CoronadoWrestlingvsSierra Vista
byMilanaGarza
Coronado’s Women’s Wrestling Team faced Sierra Vista High School away from home on December 3rd at 5 pm, securing a strong 47-06 victory in their first dual meet.
This win adds to the growing success of Coronado's wrestling program, as the wrestlers continue to display their strength, determination, and technical skill on the mat. Each match demonstrated the teams ability to adapt and fight hard, proving their commitment to excellence at the start of this season. Coronado wrestlers have been recognized for their talent and the hard work that drives their success. Sophomore London Miller shares her thoughts on what she believes makes the team stand out.
WinningWrestlers//Withanimpressive scoreof47-06,ourWomen’sWrestling teamwalkedawaywiththeirfirstwinof theseason.Thisteamisjustbeginning theirshowcaseofimpressivetalentwith moretocome!(Photocourtesyof CoronadoWrestlingInstagram)
Team chemistry and collaboration is a vital part of the success of a team as well. Coronado’s athletes have built a close knit bond that translates into confidence during competition. The encouragement given to each other had helped the players perform to the best of their abilities. Miller explained how this connection has really helped the team.
“Ifeelliketheenergythattheteamgivesout whileI’mwrestlinghelpsalot,”Millersays.“It feels like an energy booster and it helps whenIfeellikeI’mgoingthroughsomething hard.”
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“I feel like we’re all really connected and we just have a different kind of energy that most schools don’t,” Miller states.
“Astheseasoncontinues, Coronadostaffandstudents areexcitedtoseejusthow far this team will go. With their skill, unity, anddetermination,thegirls wrestlingteamisboundto dowonders. Don’tmissachancetocheer themon,besuretocomeout tofuturematchesand supporttheseathletes!The nextgamewillbeonJanuary7thathome!