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  • Chamber and Symphonic Orchestra Concert on May 8th at 7:00pm in the Coronado Auditorium
  • Graduation Rehearsal on Monday, May 20th. Arrive no later than 10:15 at Colorado College Ed Robson Arena, Class of 2024.
  • Clothes Bin is Partnering with Coronado to Recycle Old Clothes in Parking Lot
  • Because of AP Testing, the Library will be closed intermittently until May 24th.
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The Cougar Daily
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The Cougar Daily
All content by Grace Abernethy
From left: Z Engstrom, Ben Swanson, and Ben Hayes-Lemon work together at the Cougar Classic.

Cougars Show Off Speed and Singlets at Home Meet

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Ben Swanson chases down Cheyenne Mountain's number 2 runner during the last 50 meters of the race at Battle Mountain. You don't mess with a guy who can run a 1;56 half mile; Swanson passed him to take 3rd place overall.

Cougars Rise to the Challenge at Battle Mountain Invitational

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Mr. DuBois Says Farewell to Coronado

Mr. DuBois Says Farewell to Coronado

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
Charles Broomfield prepares to throw.

Update: Cougars Crushed CSML Track Championships!

Isabella Janney and Grace Abernethy
May 11, 2018
The 4x100 relay comes through the final turn.

Cougars Score a Second at Superb Home Meet

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Golf is Gold at First Tournament

Golf is Gold at First Tournament

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

Started From the Bottom, Now He’s Here: Mr. Kane Wins His Second Bracket Challenge

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Cougars Dive into Another Superb Season

Cougars Dive into Another Superb Season

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
Busted: Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Standings Updates

Busted: Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Standings Updates

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
March 17, 2018

Coronado Artist Diana Del Valle Wins Best in Show

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
Come get your bracket soon to win bragging rights in the Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Challenge!

Third Annual Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Challenge

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Keep up with seasoned basketball players like Marisol Estrada in March Madness by utilizing the strategies below!

March Madness for Rookies

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
The swim team harnessed the talent of both talented underclassmen and seasoned veterans for a great season.

Swim Ends Season Smoothly

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
Which Teacher Are You?

Which Teacher Are You?

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Ross and Sun Secure Spots as Boettcher Finalists

Ross and Sun Secure Spots as Boettcher Finalists

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
The men's basketball team's win against Palmer hints of a larger trend over the past few seasons.

Cougar – Terror Throwdown: A History of Coronado’s Sports Rivalry with Palmer

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Spot the Super Blue Blood Moon Soon!

Spot the Super Blue Blood Moon Soon!

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Let's hope your new classes are as cool as this pic!

2018-2019 Registration Extravaganza: Your Resources for Registering

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 28, 2018

Swim and Dive Takes Loss Despite Development

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
A Cougar swimmer backstrokes brilliantly.

Cougars Swim Circles Around the Competition

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 9, 2018

Men’s Basketball Begins Season Strong

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
December 25, 2017
Lauren Gryboski soars above the beam at a competition.

Athletes in the Spotlight: Dazzling Gymnasts

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Cougars Fall Short of State Semifinals After Spectacular Season

Cougars Fall Short of State Semifinals After Spectacular Season

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
The Cougars celebrate after winning both matches in straight sets.

Cougars Sweep Sets for Ticket to State

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
The womens' team poses after their third place finish at the meet.

Runners Rock Regionals!

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 23, 2017
The Cougars, led by Conor Strizich, 12, leave the start of the Leadville Invitational earlier this season.

Cougars Make the Most of Metros

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
The girls of Coronado cross country claimed their second win in a row this weekend at the Salida Invitational.

Cougs Claim First Place in Fall Foliage

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Cougars Flourish in First Climbing Competition

Cougars Flourish in First Climbing Competition

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
4A Fate Looms Large for Cougar Sports

4A Fate Looms Large for Cougar Sports

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Seniors Jaelyn Hershberger and Mara Abernethy put up an impenetrable wall of defense against Mt. Vista.

Volleyball Notches Definitive Win and Tough Loss in First Week

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
September 6, 2017
Conor Strizich and Ben Swanson lead the Cougars and the competition at the start of the Lake County Invite in Leadville. Swanson would end up winning the race with Strizich close behind in fourth.

Some of the Coronado Cross Country team poses for a picture after three days of training at Quaker Ridge.

Cougars Prepare to Crush Competition at Camp

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
August 18, 2017
Head Coach Kane, along with Coach Stoughton, pose with the state medalist school record holding boys 4x100 meter relay at the State Track and Field Championships.

Track Pegs Podium Performances at State

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 23, 2017
Girls Golf Sends Three to State

Girls Golf Sends Three to State

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 11, 2017
Athlete in the Spotlight: Alex Bumpus

Athlete in the Spotlight: Alex Bumpus

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 10, 2017
Senior Timber Alley, and her #1 Doubles partner Anna Griffin, 9, are among the Cougars competing in today's regional tennis competition.

Women’s Tennis Takes on Regionals

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 5, 2017
Cougars Conquer Home Meet

Cougars Conquer Home Meet

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 3, 2017
Sports Schedule for the Remainder of Prom Week

Sports Schedule for the Remainder of Prom Week

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 27, 2017
Girls Golf Starts Season Off Strong

Girls Golf Starts Season Off Strong

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 17, 2017
Senior Mark Zehner competes in the John Tate Challenge Cup.

Track Soars at the John Tate Challenge Cup

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 14, 2017
SAT, PSAT, and ACT Tips

SAT, PSAT, and ACT Tips

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 6, 2017
Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Challenge: Best Brackets after Two Rounds

Cougar Daily March Madness Bracket Challenge: Best Brackets after Two Rounds

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 21, 2017
Jaydon Lewis had one of the Cougars' many great performances at their first meet of the 2017 season.

Men’s Track and Field Shines at First Meet

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 16, 2017
Celia Smith: Athlete in the Spotlight

Celia Smith: Athlete in the Spotlight

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 15, 2017
Jimmy Weaver, 12, battles for the 5A state title.

State Champion Jimmy Weaver and the Cougars Conclude a Spectacular Season

Maddy Morland and Grace Abernethy
March 3, 2017
Coronado Spring Sports Preview

Coronado Spring Sports Preview

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
Five Coronado wrestlers have advanced to the quarterfinals after and outstanding effort at state.

Cougars Continue Standout Season at State Wrestling

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
February 17, 2017
Athlete in the Spotlight: Ashton Rogers

Athlete in the Spotlight: Ashton Rogers

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 10, 2017
Junior Kaddin Standley shoots a free-throw in the Cougars' 1/2 game against Pomona High School.

Men’s Basketball Update: Pomona and Palmer

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
February 10, 2017
Senior Joey Callan fights for the ball against Doherty on 1/31. Callan lead the Cougars in scoring against the Spartans with 19 points.

Cougars Struggle Against Spartans Despite Stand-Out Performances

Grace Abernethy, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017
The Cougar Daily's first Athlete in the Spotlight is sophomore swimmer Mia Schaeffer (pictured).

Mia Shaeffer: Athlete in the Spotlight

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
Senior four-sport athlete Joey Callan prepares to throw in a basketball.

Upcoming Article Series: Athlete in the Spotlight

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Junior Max Van Lancker travels up-rink.

Varsity Hockey Mid-Season Update

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017

Holiday Events in Colorado Springs

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
Taylor Dutton (right) finished tenth in the Girls Large School Race at Nike Cross Regionals. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Coronado XC Runners Run at Nike Regionals

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
The Cougars celebrate a block at the Colorado State Volleyball Tournament in early November.

Coronado Volleyball Claims Ninth at State, Finishes Spectacular Season

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Over the weekend the Cougars beat #12 Ralston Valley and #25 Legacy to make their fifth trip to state in the last six years.

Cougar Volleyball Clinches Bid to State

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Jaelyn Hershberger, 11, led the Cougars to a second place finish at the Palmer Ridge Tournament over the weekend.

Volleyball Regular Season Wrap Up

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Cougars Fall to Pine Creek in Three

Cougars Fall to Pine Creek in Three

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
Cougars Pick Up Two Wins Heading into Last Home Game

Cougars Pick Up Two Wins Heading into Last Home Game

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Dutch Bros Phenomenon Sweeps Coronado

Dutch Bros Phenomenon Sweeps Coronado

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Cougars Prosper against Palmer

Cougars Prosper against Palmer

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
Jaelyn Hershberger lead the Cougars to a Pink Out win against Liberty.

Varsity Volleyball Update

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Cougar Volleyball Swept by Cheyenne Mountain

Cougar Volleyball Swept by Cheyenne Mountain

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer and Volleyball Fangirl
September 30, 2016
Victorious Volleyball Week Update

Victorious Volleyball Week Update

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
The Cougars pose after taking first place at the Elizabeth High School Early Bird Volleyball Tournament.

Cougars Hold off Competition to Take Tournament

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Cougar Volleyball Falls to Rampart in Four

Cougar Volleyball Falls to Rampart in Four

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 9, 2016
Charging Into Homecoming Week

Charging Into Homecoming Week

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 8, 2016
Returning varsity players Mara Abernethy, 11, and Delaney St. Pierre, 11, block at the 2015-2016 5A Volleyball State Championships.

Varsity Volleyball Week Wrap-Up

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 5, 2016
Tennis Takes Third at First Tournament

Tennis Takes Third at First Tournament

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
September 1, 2016
Boys Varsity Tennis is looking ahead to an outstanding season with head coach Tyler Philipsen.

Fall Sports Capsule: Boys Tennis

Grace Abernethy, Staff Writer
August 25, 2016
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