The Crown Returns to Conifer

Another softball win

Marina Cadilli, Reporter|September 16, 2020

The Lady Lobos show their appreciation for Junior Cheyenne Prieto’s game-winning homer at the bottom of the 6th inning during the rivalry game on Monday, September 14. Conifer took the game, 10-0.

The Lady Lobos took the field on September 15 facing down the Evergreen Cougars in the annual rival match. After last year’s loss, they were ready to walk away with a win.

The game started off slow with the Lobos scoring the only run of the first four innings. Junior Cheyenne Prieto, state-ranked pitcher for the Lady Lobos, was on fire, striking out the fourth and fifth innings, and giving the Cougars nothing but heat. “Honestly, just having Chey on the mound is heaven sent,” junior Ashley Silvernale said.

At the bottom of the fifth the Lobos caught momentum and took the game.

With the start of the line up, junior Ashley Fritz got a hit to second and now we had a player on both 1st and 2nd. Junior Katy Sims was next up to bat getting a hit after we stole to 2nd. Next up was sophomore Regan Pell who hit a pop fly to 3rd, and we stole home. After several more solid hits the 5th inning ended with Conifer up 6-0.

In the 6th inning, Prieto made quick work of the Evergreen batters, and we moved into offense. With two players on bases Katy Sims was up to bat once again. She took her time and waited for the right moment. Swinging hard, she scored a home run, giving Conifer three more runs.

“It feels good, it feels really good,” Sims said, this being the second home run she’s ever gotten.

Prieto was next in line to bat, and right after Sims hit hers, Prieto got her very own home run finishing the game an inning early with a score of 10-0. Currently, Prieto is ranked second in the state for the number of home runs hit this season.

Conifer Takes on the Slopes

A judge (Zach Brennan) oversees the court and attempts to keep the practice trial on track while the witness delivers her statement. The tournament trial will be held in front of a real Jefferson County judge and teams will be judged on presentation, knowledge, improvisation, and logic. Though the Conifer team is not alone in training for the event, as the team has several lawyers helping them with court procedures and arguments. “We’ve got another parent who is helping out with logistics and getting everybody organized as well,” Benish said.

The Court Is Now In Session

On October 15, FCA hosted its second meeting. After their mini-lesson and snacks, the leadership team split the club into two groups. They played several activities, such as “Disciple, Disciple, Jesus”, which was their spin-off of “Duck, Duck, Goose”. After, the groups discussed how it related to their faith. “I think it means how when you’re chasing after other things in life such as relationships, or school or whatever you think would make your life perfect, it can make you almost forget about your faith, but to always go back to it,” junior Jack VanAirsdale said.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Shining In The Shadows

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Conifer Lobos Junior Varsity Team warming up before the start of their game. They ran laps around the field about 5 times before going back to individual warmups. “I feel we’ll perform well,” Freshman Aaron Drake stated, “We haven’t been performing that good recently. Hopefully we will step it up for this game.”

Rival Against Rival

The Conifer Lobo’s L4 Volleyball team celebrating their win against Little High School. After all 3 sets of the game, they felt the energy from the win and showed their passion for the game. “I feel pretty good about [our record].” Freshman Victoria Stewart said, “We’re doing pretty good.”

L4 Volleyball on the Rise

Alongside the new head coach Matthew Steinfeltt and JV/L3 coach Adrian Rico, the freshman team was built to give newer players playing time and learn more about football, before playing in JV and Varsity games. “This was the time we got to play as a team when we definitely have work to but we did good and our team chemistry was great,” sophomore Will Hood said.

More Reps, Better Team

Conifer’s football team is helping West Jefferson Middle School kids learn how to lift weights safely and correctly. Through this program, the kids can pick up safety and proper lifting skills from the high school students. "I think helping them improve a lot since they are starting at a young age,” sophomore Jack Van Airsdale said.

“Preparing them for what it takes to play”

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