Women’s Varsity Softball
by Aubree Gearhart
The Coronado Cougars varsity softball team took on the Desert Oasis Diamondbacks on Tues., March 29. The final score of the game was 6-8, with the Cougars winning.
“I’m proud of the way that we bounced back each inning and continued to score,” senior Julia Padilla (#15) said. “We were able to keep our heads up the entire game and we kept good chemistry throughout the game.”
The Cougars kept great energy and chemistry throughout the game. The Cougars were able to pull through two runs in the last inning and win the game with those two runs.
“We really came together as a team and really worked on leaving no runners on base,” senior Emma Koening (#2) said. “I feel like us focusing on that made us win the game.”
Your lady Cougars took on the Faith Lutheran Crusaders later in the week on Sat., April 2. The final score was 1-3, the Cougars taking the loss. Catch them at their next home game on Mon., April 4, as they take on the Basic Wolves at 3:30 p.m..
Men’s Varsity Baseball
By Lorin Alukonis
On Wed., March 30, the men’s varsity baseball team had an away game against the Basic Wolves and lost with a score 4-5. Senior pitcher Noah Wasano led the game and was able to keep the Cougars in the battle.
“We played a really good ballgame yesterday, but unfortunately lost on a walkoff,” senior pitcher and designated hitter Kethan Efron said. “Noah Wasano pitched like a dog, keeping Basics elite hitters guessing and off balance the entire game. I also hit my second home run of the year a 2-run bomb.”
Later in the week, on Fri., April 1, the Cougars had a defeat against the Green Valley Gators in a score of 9-5. In the beginning of the home game, the team was having trouble gaining a lead on their opponents and stayed tied up for a good portion of the match. Due to senior catcher and first baseman Dallin Smith and senior shortstop and second baseman Sebastian Lopez, the boys were able to take an overwhelming lead and take the win of the game.
“The game started off pretty close and stayed that way for a couple of innings, but we kept hitting and eventually got out to a good lead with help from Dallin Smith and Sebastian Lopez,” sophomore pitcher Brigham Bleazard said. “Kethan Efron grinded on the mound to keep us in the game and Zach Dawson came in relief to completely silence the Gators.”
The next men’s baseball game will be an away game on Thurs., April 7, against Las Vegas High School at 3:30 p.m..
Men’s Varsity Volleyball
By Oliver Van Aken
Coronado’s men’s volleyball team played the Green Valley Gators last Tues., March 29, at their home game conference. Although some Cougars harbored a strong defense, such as senior Eoin O’toole (#16) who reached four total blocks, the Gators fought hard and won 3-1. The team’s second game of the week was held at Palo Verde High School on Thurs., March 31 against the Panthers. Although the Cougars tried to come back from their previous game, they lost to Palo Verde 3-0.
“This week was kind of rough, we stubbed our own toes, communication was probably our biggest error,” senior Corey Kaseff (#15) said. “We had a little bit of a lack of confidence but despite having some sickness we still fought hard through our games.”
The next men’s volleyball game is scheduled for Wed., April 6, and will be against Shadow Ridge. The game will be held at Coronado High School and varsity will play at 6 p.m..
Track and Field
By Cecily Boyle
This week was Coronado Track and Field team’s final home game and senior night. Coronado placed in the top five in the majority of all events. The boy’s team got first place in the 100 Meter Dash, 1600 meter run, 110-meter hurdles, 4×200 meter relay, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, and shotput. There was also a major success in the girl’s event. The girl’s team also placed first in thes 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 800-meter run, 1600-meter run, 3200-meter run, 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, 4×100 meter relay, 4×200 meter relay, high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault.
This was also Track and Fields Senior night. This was a fun event to celebrate the final home meet of the season, and the celebration of senior athletes who are graduating.
“Senior night was really cool,” graduating junior Shaylee Pollack said. “It was my first one, we got to walk down and I got flowers from my parents”.
Their next meet will be at Liberty High School on Thurs., April 7. It will begin at 4:30.
