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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.
The Student News Site of Coronado High School

The Cougar Daily
The Student News Site of Coronado High School

The Cougar Daily
Coronado volleyball celebrates at the 2016-2016 5A Colorado Volleyball State Championships.

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor

Mara is the Cougar Daily Sports Editor, a second year Journalism student, and a Sophomore at Coronado. Mara plays club and school volleyball and enjoys the fall. Visit Mara’s volleyball recruiting page at maraabernethy.weebly.com.

All content by Mara Abernethy
Vote senior Jaelyn Hershberger for XTRA Sports 1300 Athlete of the Week!

Vote Jaelyn Hershberger for XTRA Sports 1300 Athlete of the Week

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Senior Bethany Heitland chases after a ball during the 2016-2017 season.

Women’s Tennis Falls 3-4 to Kadets in Season Opener

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
Sadie's Spirit Week Announced

Sadie’s Spirit Week Announced

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018

The AVID Department

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2018
Jareth Morey, 12, takes flight against Bear Creek during the 2016-2017 season.

Cougars Move to 3-7 in First Games After Winter Break

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Varsity men's tennis huddles during the 2017-2018 season; men's tennis' entire roster was recognized by the CSML.

Highly Awarded: Coronado’s Fall Athletes

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017

Vote KJ Kearns XTRA Sports 1300 Athlete of the Week

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2017
Men's basketball returner Kaddin Standley, 12. shoots a free-throw during the 2016-2017 season.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Rosters Finalized

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2017
Angel Flores, 10, pins opponent and places first.

Coronado Athletics Winter Sports Preview

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2017

Harvest of Love Spirit Week Announced

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2017
Upcoming college visits at Coronado include PPCC, CSU Pueblo, Doane, and Paul Mitchell.

Upcoming College Visits at Coronado

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2017
Senior setter Delaney St. Pierre celebrating after dishing up a sweet Cougar Kill.

Cougars Serve Up 3 Straight W’s

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2017
The Coronado women's cross country and head coach Grant Stoughton smile after taking first in the Cougar Classic.

Still Short-Handed, Cougars Crush at Classic

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2017
Upcoming Colleges and Universities Visiting Coronado

Upcoming Colleges and Universities Visiting Coronado

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2017
Math clubs meets for the first time this school year on 9/13!

Math Club + First Meeting = 9/13

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2017
The Coronado homecoming court has been coronated!

Court Is In Session: 2017 Homecoming Court Announced

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2017
Be sure to attend Coronado football's tail gate and opening game on 9/8!

Don’t Be Late to the Tailgate!

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2017
Coronado West Side Award recipient Terry Martinez with his elementary school students, who dressed him up, on Career Day.

Terry Martinez Receives Coronado’s West Side Award

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 1, 2017
The Varsity Volleyball team huddling up and laying out their killer game plan!

Coronado Volleyball Announces 2017 Theme Nights

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-In-Chief
August 29, 2017
Support Coronado athletics at Chipotle on 8/25!

Kick It at Chipotle on 8/25

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2017

FCCLA and Catering Club set to Kick Off on 8/29

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2017

Men’s Tennis and Women’s Volleyball Rosters Set

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2017
Sophomore Charlie Schroeder passes competitors at the 2016 Cougar Classic Cross Country Meet.

Coronado Athletics Fall Preview

Mara Abernethy, Editor-In-Chief
August 17, 2017

Athletes: Fall Sports Registration Reminder

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2017
Mark your calendars for Coronado's first ever Color Dance, set for 8/18!

First Annual Color Dance Set for First Day of School

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2017
Preparation is half of success, be half way on your to acing your finals with the schedule below! (Image: NACAS)

Semester 2 Finals Schedule

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2017
Be an informed Cougar during this year's Prom week!

Prom Week: The Definitive Schedule

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
Even this basketball court knows why March is the best month of the year.

ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL COUGAR DAILY MARCH MADNESS BRACKET CHALLENGE

Mara Abernethy, Editor-In-Chief
March 14, 2017
2017 FIRST Steamworks logo

Lots to See, Cougar Fans, Whatever Your Taste

Mara Abernethy, Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2017
Business department teachers Mr. Phillipsen and Ms. Brandt pose on the first day of Sadie Hawkins Spirit Day, 50's Greasers and Pink Ladies.

Sadie Hawkins Spirit Week is Here!

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2017
Support your fellow Cougars at Chick-Fil-A on 5/9!

LINK Mentoring Hosts Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2017
Head out to the Garden of the Gods Chipotle and support you Cougars!

Quesadillas and Cougars: Coronado Women’s Tennis Host Chipotle Fundraiser

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2017
Head out to the Garden of the Gods Chipotle and support you Cougars!

Coronado and Carnitas: Women’s Soccer Hosts Chipotle Night

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2017
Mrs. Burak and the English help center are moving upstairs to the English Offices!

Moving On Up: the English Help Center Relocates

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2017
CSML #2 doubles first team all-league duo, Reilly Fredell, 9, and Tucker Travins, 10.

Award-Winning Fall Athletes

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2017
Erick White, 9, was the deciding factor and tie-breaker in the Cougar boys' first win of the season. White was the sixth runner for the Cougars whose first five runners tied Alamosa. Behind White, Alamosa's sixth man, a senior, struggles to the finish line but without enough speed to beat the freshman Cougar runner.

Cougars Take First and Second: Salida Cross Country Invitational

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2016
The scene from Coronado volleyball's 2015-2016 Pink-Out game.

Free Shirts at 10/4 Volleyball Pink-Out

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2016

The Best of Sports Day

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2016
The Cougars run at the Cheyenne Mountain Stampede in late August.

Cross Country Competes at St. Vrain

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2016

Coronado Women’s Cross Country Scores Second Straight Win

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2016

KUGR TV Releases First Episode

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2016
Coronado volleyball celebrates at the 2016-2016 5A Colorado Volleyball State Championships.

Fall Sports Capsule: Volleyball

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2016
2015-2016 Varsity Softball

Fall Sports Capsule: Softball

Mara Abernethy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2016
Coronado football players stand ready for the punt during the 2015-2016 season.

Fall Sports Capsule: Football

Mara Abernethy, Editor-In-Chief
August 22, 2016
Men's Swimming Heads to State

Men’s Swimming Heads to State

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 19, 2016
Senior Michel Swanson will take his talents to the State Competition in the 4x800 relay along with fellow seniors Nic Vai and Gerrit Ralston and sophomore Conor Strizich.

Coronado 5A State Track and Field Qualifiers

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 16, 2016
Senior Allie Garcia

Allie Garcia and Madi Eurich Qualify for 5A State Golf

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 11, 2016
Senior Celia Smith jumps during the 2015-2016 track season.

Track and Field Jumps Over Competition in Final Meets

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 10, 2016
The Coronado women's tennis team poses with their second-place plaque.

Coronado Takes Tennis Takes Second at Regionals, Baumberger and Coen Headed to State

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
Freshman Layla Roebke

Coronado Girls Victorious at Cougar Classic

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
May 5, 2016

March Madness Bracket Challenge Results Finalized

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 25, 2016
Women's Tennis Wins Against Palmer, Takes District Title

Women’s Tennis Wins Against Palmer, Takes District Title

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 23, 2016
Coronado's Final Round of Student Athletes Commit

Coronado’s Final Round of Student Athletes Commit

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
April 20, 2016
The Cougars squared off against Lewis Palmer on 3/29.

Women’s Soccer Falls to Lewis Palmer in First Home Game of the Season

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 31, 2016
Zach Asay, 11, poses with his successful bracket.

March Madness Sweet Sixteen Winners [and Losers]

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 30, 2016
Delaney St. Pierre poses with her winning bracket.

March Madness First Round Winners [and Losers]

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 28, 2016
Junior Celia Smith high jumps at the 2014-2015 Colorado State State Track Meet.

Spring Sports Preview

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
March 10, 2016

CHSAA Comes Down Hard…ish

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
Coronado men's basketball coach Dave Thomas paces the sidelines during the Cougars' game against Pine Creek on 1/15.

Coaching Profile: Dave Thomas

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
January 28, 2016
Isaac Petersilie, 12, Colorado Boys Golf all-state honoree swings.

All-State Fall Athletes

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
January 13, 2016
Winter Sports Preview

Winter Sports Preview

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
December 4, 2015
Fall Sports Recap

Fall Sports Recap

Cougar Daily Sports Staff and Mara Abernethy
November 20, 2015
All-state volleyball honorees Kaira Smith and Allie Garcia celebrate at the Colorado State Volleyball Tournament.

CORONADO VOLLEYBALL TAKES 5TH AT STATE

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
November 16, 2015
The Cougars pose with the Colorado State 5A Region Two trophy.

Volleyball Headed to State

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
November 7, 2015
The Holmes girls cross country team poses with their trophy.

Holmes Hawks Are State Champions

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
November 3, 2015

Senior Night Volleyball on 10/26

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
October 26, 2015
Red Revenge

Red Revenge

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
October 22, 2015
The scene from Coronado volleyball's 2015-2016 Pink-Out game.

Volleyball Defeats Rampart at Pink-Out

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
October 18, 2015

Get Free T-Shirt at Pink-Out Volleyball on 10/15

Mara Abernethy, Sport Editor
October 9, 2015

Wear Purple with GSTA on Oct. 15

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015
Seniors Madison Brown, Allie Garcia, and Kaira Smith ready on serve receive against Liberty on Sept. 29.

Volleyball Drops Two Home Games

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015
Senior Allie Garcia serves against Lewis Palmer.

Coronado Volleyball Steals Set from Lewis Palmer

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
September 26, 2015

Coronado Volleyball Faces Off Against Lewis Palmer

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
September 22, 2015
Volleyball Beats Fountain Fort Carson

Volleyball Beats Fountain Fort Carson

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
September 17, 2015
Coronado Boys Golf fights to repeat last year's 5A state championship title.

Mid-Season Fall Sports Capsules

Mara Abernethy, Shea Ward, and Ivy Ross
September 15, 2015
Boys Tennis Wins Against Fountain Fort Carson

Boys Tennis Wins Against Fountain Fort Carson

Mara Abernethy, Sports Editor
September 2, 2015
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