John Renfrow

1 week ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | John Renfrow

It’s dangerous for the field when the reigning champs bring back nearly everyone from last year’s dominance. But that’s the case for Evergreen’s girls lacrosse squad. At 5-2, the experienced Cougars know winning another state championship isn’t out of the question. In fact, it’s a bit of an expectation now, whether they like it or not. “They understand the culture, they understand the expectations,” said Head Coach Rachel Sanford.

3 weeks ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | John Renfrow

Every year, adversity hits high school athletes like “Good Riddance” by Green Day during a graduation ceremony. But not many have faced the challenges Liam Graham has in his high school career. For the past three years, the Standley Lake High School senior struggled to identify the cause of the sharp pains in his legs and body. Still, he didn’t stop playing football or running track, battling through the pain to try to live like an average student athlete.

4 weeks ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | John Renfrow

Local fans of professional women’s soccer have enjoyed 2025 so far in the Denver area. Just two months after the city was awarded the newest National Women’s Soccer League expansion team, a blockbuster matchup has been announced for this summer in Commerce City. On June 26, soccer enthusiasts can catch the U.S Women’s National Team square up against the Republic of Ireland at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

1 month ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | John Renfrow

Conifer girls soccer is now in Class 3A, which means a couple of things. First, it provides an opportunity to potentially play other 3A opponents in the postseason, which could bode well for the Lobos’ playoff chances. However, Conifer is still in the 4A/3A Jeffco League, so stacking wins in the regular season will be difficult, as it always is. Head Coach Amy Miller-Heikka (formerly Civiello) knows that taking a young team to new heights will be challenging.

1 month ago | coloradocommunitymedia.com | John Renfrow

Last spring, Evergreen High School’s girls soccer team won the 4A state championship with a 2-0 shutout over Lutheran. It was the Cougars’ first state championship since 1997, signaling a new era for the program. The Cougars finished 14-5-1 overall and 7-1 in the in the 4A Jeffco League (tied for best with Golden and D’Evelyn). Now, expectations are higher, and the pressure is on to repeat. But not to Head Coach Peter Jeans.