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For the first time since 2014, the Niwot High School girls basketball team has qualified for the state tournament. On Feb. 23, the Colorado High School Activities Association released its 40-team Class 5A girls state tournament bracket, and the Cougars earned the No. 34 seed. Niwot will visit No. 31 Aurora Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in a first-round "play-in" game. After beginning the year 7-1, the Cougars finished their regular season at 10-13 (2-11 Granite Peaks League) with...
Niwot High School's boys varsity basketball team finished out the season on Friday, Feb. 19 with a tough loss against the Erie High School Tigers, ranked ninth in the league. With a final score of 70-41, the away game may not have resulted in the Cougars' desired outcome but head coach Walker Bounds emphasized his pride in the team, reflecting on how the team had climbed the ranks in one short season and stood their ground despite some challenging teams. "We went from playing in the weakest...
Although Oliver Sitja Sichel's main instrument is the clarinet, he can also play piccolo clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. "But I'm best at clarinet," Sichel confessed. "I learned to play in sixth grade by playing it through school and then I just kept on playing. What got me interested in clarinet was school. It was the instrument I was assigned in sixth grade and music has always interested me. So, it only made sense for me to continue with it." Wade Hendricks, the Director...
Katelin VonFeldt, a junior at Niwot High School, and Kayla Evans, a senior at Erie High School, were among 20 high school student teams nationwide selected to present at NASA's Human Research Program Investigators' Workshop, held on Jan. 28-31 in Galveston, Texas. This marked the first time high school students were invited to participate in the conference, which focuses on biomedical research related to human spaceflight. Von Feldt and Evans presented their innovations regarding the mental...
Although he views himself as more of a role player, junior Henry Noblin's on-court contributions have been invaluable to the Niwot High School varsity boys basketball team. Noblin makes his presence felt most prominently on the glass, leading the Cougars with 4.8 rebounds per game through Feb. 11. The 6-foot-1 forward is also a menace to opposing ball-handlers, as he's averaging a team-high 1.3 steals per game. Niwot head coach Walker Bounds is among those who appreciate Noblin's willingness to...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School. The Courier also honors an array of students who pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. Niwot High School senior Claire Jensen strives to be a positive force and role model for those at Niwot High School, whether they be students or teachers. Through her...
Despite a challenging past month-plus of Granite Peaks League play, the Niwot High School girls basketball team remains within striking distance of its first state tournament berth since 2013-14. As of Feb. 16, the Cougars are 10-12 overall (2-10 Granite Peaks League) and ranked No. 33 in the Class 5A Colorado High School Activities Association Selection & Seeding Index. The top 40 teams will qualify for the single-elimination state tournament, up from 32 teams last year. Niwot's regular season...
The Niwot High School varsity boys basketball team has suffered its fair share of defeats this season, but that hasn't kept head coach Walker Bounds and his players from approaching each game with intensity. Following a particularly heartbreaking loss at Frederick High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, Bounds credited his Cougars for staying locked in through a difficult stretch. "I've been really pleased with the way this team has handled adversity," Bounds said. "We've had a tough year and a...
Ball Arena hosted the 2025 CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 13-15, where 1,300 athletes competed across boys and girls divisions. The boys' tournament featured over 900 wrestlers from more than 200 schools, competing in four classifications: 2A (56 schools), 3A (49 schools), 4A (47 schools), and 5A (51 schools). Wrestlers fought across 14 weight classes, from 106 to 285 pounds, in Niwot High School's 4A division. The tournament proved challenging for Niwot High School's three state...
For Kelsey and Joe DeBoard, owners of Cimmini's Italian Restaurant in Niwot, the path to becoming restaurateurs was paved with entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to return home. The couple, who have been together for nearly 22 years, opened their doors at 300 Second Avenue in January 2022, bringing their unique blend of culinary passion and community focus to downtown Niwot. Kelsey, a Longmont native and Niwot High School graduate, spent her grade-school years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...
According to arts educator Crystal Hinds, Arabella Snyder took the Niwot High School Art Department by storm, taking as many classes each semester as her schedule allowed from the start of her freshman year. "She is dedicated, full of energy, helpful and respectful," Hinds said. "She is a natural born leader and has taken a directing position in the student run Art Club. Ara will always volunteer for more art related activities, and fund raising for various causes." Hinds selected Snyder as Arts...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is featuring each of the nine Niwot High School students who signed National Letters of Intent on the Nov. 13 fall signing day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. From soccer to track and field, these athletes represent a diverse array of sports and dreams fulfilled. Elizabeth "Izzy" Fay has made a big splash in Niwot High School athletics. The standout diver, who signed with California State University, Bakersfield, has made wave...
The Niwot High School girls basketball team experienced a mixed week, falling 53-15 to Legacy High School on Feb. 4 before bouncing back with a 56-47 Senior Night home victory over Silver Creek High School on Feb. 7. Heading into their matchup against the Legacy Lightning, the Cougars held a 9-9 record, while Legacy stood at 10-7. Despite the close records, the game quickly turned lopsided as the Cougars struggled offensively. Niwot shot just 17% from the field and hit only one three-pointer...
In a thrilling showdown on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Niwot High School unified basketball team faced off against the Erie High School Tigers in an energetic back-and-forth contest. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Cougars narrowly fell to the Tigers, 64-62, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The Tigers won the opening tipoff, but it was Niwot sophomore Dallin Easton who put the first points on the board, giving the Cougars an early 2-0 lead. Junior Emmett...
The Niwot boys varsity basketball team suffered two losses this week against highly-ranked Legacy High School and the Cougars' cross-town rival, Silver Creek High School. The game against Legacy on Tuesday, Feb. 4 ended with the Cougars on the short end of a 76-44 score, while Friday's Senior Night battle was close until the final minutes, with Silver Creek coming out on top, 56-42, leaving the Cougars eager for a win as the season winds down. Rohit Das led the Cougars in scoring against Legacy...
When Eli Quesada decided to wrestle this year, the Niwot High School junior's goal was simply to make the varsity team. He picked up the sport intending to help his football career and didn't expect much in terms of results. Now, only months after his first high school match, Quesada is preparing to wrestle on Colorado's biggest stage. The 165-pounder earned a state championship bid this past weekend by placing fourth in the Class 4A Region 2 Tournament. "It's been crazy seeing how much I got be...
Led by star diver Izzy Fay, Niwot High School placed ninth at the Class 4A Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships. Fay, a senior, closed her storied high school career by earning her second straight diving state title. Competing at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton, she racked up an impressive final score of 529.50 on Saturday, Feb. 8. "Izzy getting first at state is always great," said Niwot Head Coach Ella Thramann. "I know that was a pretty close one with the Windsor...
The Niwot High School wrestling team demonstrated its competitive spirit at the CHSAA 4A Region 2 Wrestling Tournament hosted by Mead High School, with three Cougars securing spots on the podium, advancing to state. Ryder Evans, who achieved his milestone 100th win, captured third place in the 144-pound weight class with an impressive display of skill, returning to the state tournament for the second year in a row. Evans opened the tournament securing a technical fall victory over Glenwood Sprin...
In the heart of Niwot, where local businesses thrive on community connections, Darthy Prum has become a familiar face, serving up smiles behind the counter at Subway in Cottonwood Square. For the past two years, this Boulder native, a graduate of Boulder High School, has been crafting sandwiches and building relationships, one order at a time, all while balancing her role as a mother of two children. "Everyone is so friendly, so it makes it easy to interact with them," Prum said about what she...
The St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) has once again achieved the highest graduation rate among large metro-area districts in Colorado, reaching an impressive 94.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. This milestone reflects the district's longstanding commitment to providing high-quality education and comprehensive support systems that keep students engaged and on track for graduation. Superintendent Don Haddad attributes this success to a combination of early childhood education, rigorous...
When Arts Student of the Week Maddox Wilson performed as Constantine Bouc in the Niwot High School fall play, "Murder on the Orient Express," he learned that the role required a French accent. "He is Belgian, so I had to learn a French accent, which was super fun. The amount of lines I had to learn was also a challenge," said Wilson. "Bouc is definitely my favorite character of all those I have performed so far. He is the owner of the train company, and he is quite the character." But Wilson is...
Niwot High School is holding its Fourth Annual Wish Week from Feb. 3 through Feb. 8. NHS has partnered with Make A Wish Colorado to help bring the week to life for one of its amazing Wish Kids. Donations can be made at Niwot Wish Week 2025 Donations or visit https://wish.org/colorado. Schools across the U.S. host Wish Weeks in which students and community members are invited to unite around a child with a critical illness and raise funds for the Make-A-Wish organization. The nonprofit strives...
The St. Vrain Valley School District Honor Choir performance took place on Monday, Jan. 27, at Erie High School. The students practiced the full day before performing in the concert at 7 p.m. that night. "This is a special event every year where the top students from each of our district high schools are selected to come together to perform." Laura Walters, the Niwot High School Choir Director, said about the preparation for the performance. "The students auditioned in November. This year 63...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School. The Courier also honors an array of students who pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. Niwot High School senior Sofia Burks has spent her four years at Niwot making a difference. Whether it be for her peers, locals, or those in need, she's striven to make an impa...
The Annual Speech and Debate State Tournament was hosted by Niwot High School on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The competition began after school on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and lasted until 10 p.m. On Saturday, events resumed at 7:30 a.m. and concluded at around 6 p.m., followed by the announcement of winners. Before the competition, the Cougars spent time practicing their speeches and supporting one another. Sophomore Zailey Lawrence described the preparation process, saying, "The prep process can vary...
Swimmer Devi Burnett emerged from her lane and anxiously looked toward the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center scoreboard, searching for a result she had long strived for. After falling short the evening prior, the Niwot High School senior had just used her final opportunity to qualify for state in the 100-yard freestyle. She had given it her all but still needed to see something below 53.20 seconds to secure her first-ever individual state qualification. The look on Burnett's face said it all....
Niwot High School's unified basketball team traveled to face off against the Frederick High School Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Despite a determined effort by the Cougars, Frederick secured the win with a final score of 77-73. The game began with freshman Isaiah Richart winning the tipoff for Niwot, setting the tone for an energetic contest. Freshman Sawyer Gall put the Cougars on the board first, but the Eagles responded quickly to tie the game. Senior Jake Hostelley followed up with a basket...
The Niwot High girls basketball team faced two tough games against highly-ranked Broomfield High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Holy Family High School on Friday, Jan. 31. Against elite competition, the Cougars came out on the short end of both games, losing 75-15 against Broomfield, and 63-37 against Holy Family. The team has begun looking forward to getting back in the win column in the coming weeks before the end of the season. The Cougars fought hard, and when asked if the mindset of the...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is featuring each of the nine Niwot High School students who signed National Letters of Intent on the Nov. 13 fall signing day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. From soccer to track and field, these athletes represent a diverse array of sports and dreams fulfilled. From a young age, track and field was a natural part of Jade West's life. Her father, La'Mar West, was a former thrower for Niwot High School and later returned as a...
The Niwot High School wrestling team lost a dual meet to cross-town rival Longmont High School 48-24, on Thursday, Jan. 30. Although both teams forfeited several matches, the action in the contested weight classes was exciting. Niwot showed strength in the middle and upper weights, with four consecutive victories from 157 to 215 pounds. Maddox Brown started the Cougars' run with a pin over Longmont's Angelo Martinez at 157 pounds. Eli Quesada followed suit at 165 pounds, pinning Rowan McCue to...
The Niwot High School girls swimming and diving team added some depth to its state squad during the Granite Peaks League championships. In what was Niwot's final meet before the state championships, two Cougars achieved Class 4A state-qualifying times at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton, according to head coach Ella Thramann. Junior Thalia Milam did so first in the 50-yard freestyle preliminaries on Friday, Jan. 31. Needing to swim under 26.50 seconds, she broke through with a...
For the second consecutive year, Niwot High School’s Addison Ritzenhein has been named the Gatorade Colorado Girls Cross Country Player of the Year. The announcement, made by Gatorade on Jan. 16, highlighted the junior’s exceptional accomplishments both on and off the course, cementing her status as one of the nation’s premier high school athletes. “It feels very honorable and exciting,” Ritzenhein said. “I’m very grateful to have received this two years in a row and couldn’t thank my coache...
According to Niwot High School student Paris Blue, art is emotion put into visual form. "You can see how someone's feeling," Blue said, "and you can feel it too, when you see it. It's the visual representation of someone's mood, instead of words." Art educator Crystal Hinds selected Blue as Arts Student of the Week. "Paris has been a shining light in the art department," Hinds said. "Her unwavering humor and sunny disposition lifts even the darkest of spirits. She has always put her best foot...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School. The Courier also honors an array of students who pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. Niwot High School senior Katherine Cui has been complimented in many ways by Niwot High School staff and students, but the one thing that every person emphasizes is Cui's... Full story
After years of racing motocross on a competitive level across the country, Maddox Brown landed at Niwot High School this past fall looking to experience a more normal senior year. Brown had spent most of his first three high school years living in a camper with his mother in Texas, dedicating his time to motocross training while taking care of his academics online. However, injuries and a dwindling passion for the sport led Brown to re-route last winter. "The chances of going pro in that sport...
From rising freshmen stars to senior leaders, the Niwot High School girls swim and dive team saw strong performances from all four grade levels at the Boulder County Invite on Saturday, Jan. 25. Niwot freshmen who stepped up in key events included Kyla Cohen, Avery Wood, and Noemi Grooms. Cohen took 17th in the 50-yard butterfly and 23rd in the 100 Individual Medley, while Wood and Grooms had 27th-place finishes in the 50 butterfly and 100 backstroke, respectively. "They came in and they worked...
The Niwot High School girls basketball team had a 9-6 season record leading into the Jan. 24 game against Mead High School, ranked number two in the state in Class 5A. The Niwot girls suffered a lopsided 56-17 loss against Class 6A Centaurus High School on Jan. 21, and hopes were high to get back in the win column. Unfortunately, the Mavericks brought their A-game, resulting in a Mead victory, with a final score of 66-24. Niwot coach Todd Trobaugh was upbeat following the loss, "Our girls...
The Cougar boys basketball team faced a challenging week with two tough losses in conference play, falling to both Centaurus High School and Mead High School in home matchups. Niwot struggled offensively in a 55-22 loss to the Centaurus Warriors on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Warriors' balanced scoring and suffocating defense kept the Cougars at bay throughout the game, with Centaurus outsourcing Niwot in all four quarters. After a competitive first quarter, the Cougars trailed by just one point,...
The Niwot High School wrestling team clashed with Silver Creek High School on Thursday, Jan. 23, before heading back to Silver Creek for more at the Granite Peaks League Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25, unveiling the young athletes' raw determination and skill. The dual meet on Thursday revealed a series of intense matchups across multiple weight classes. In the 132-pound category, Niwot sophomore Diesel Bateman emerged as a standout performer, executing a lightning-fast pin against Silver...
Niwot High School's unified basketball team dominated in its second home game against the Mead High School Mavericks on Friday, Jan. 24. In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the Cougars sealed a 56-44 victory, making them 2-0 on the season. The game started in a back-and-forth fashion before Niwot found a rhythm with multiple players finding the basket. Right before the halftime buzzer, senior Jake Hostelley scored, leaving the Cougars with the lead, 22-20. Coming out of the break, Niwot extended...
Cooper Knight, a 2015 graduate of Silver Creek High School and son of Niwot residents Jeff and Ali Knight, is continuing his work in the film industry in the Boulder area. Knight graduated from the University of Colorado Denver earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors in film and television production. While there, he worked on various student films, earning a Cinefest Best Editor Award in 2016 and a Cinefest Best Documentary Award nomination in 2019. After graduation, Knight...
This year Katie Liddell was selected as one of two alto saxophone players to join the Colorado All-State Jazz Band, which will perform on Feb. 1 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Niwot High School Band director Wade Hendricks, who selected Liddell as Arts Student of the Week, said, "This is a massive achievement showing Katie's supreme dedication to her instrument and the study of jazz. The fact that she earned first chair means that she is, essentially, the State Champion of Jazz...
Use of cell phones in schools is a big topic across the nation. The St. Vrain Valley School District manages the issue by giving each of its schools autonomy in cell phone regulation.As a member of the SVVSD, Niwot High School has recently developed a school-wide expectation. Cell phone policies vary significantly among teachers, classrooms, schools, and school districts. For example, Boulder Valley School District announced a complete cell phone ban during school hours for all students last...
After over 35 years of dedication to the biking industry, a seasoned expert and longtime community figure is pedaling into a new chapter. Having spent years honing his craft at Niwot Wheel Works on Second Avenue, Fernando Tapia is opening a new bike shop in Cottonwood Square, bringing his expertise and passion for cycling to a new location. The opening is planned for March 1. Cornelia Sawle, new owner of the property at 101 Second Avenue in Niwot where the Niwot Wheel Works has been located,...
Shefali Joshi is peaking at the right time as she enters the final stretch of her Niwot High School girls swimming career. Following her four events at the St. Vrain Valley district meet on Jan. 18, the senior shared that it was the best she felt all season. Joshi dropped times in her individual races while helping the Cougars finish second behind Silver Creek High School in the team standings. "I think this is probably the best meet I've had this season, but I could probably do a little...
The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools is home to an innovative Entrepreneurship Team that equips students with entrepreneurial skills and real-world experience. Through its student-led initiatives, the program, managed by Hannah McDonald, fosters creativity, problem-solving, and professional growth, preparing participants to tackle the challenges of the modern economy with confidence. The Entrepreneurship Team engages high school students in various dynamic projects that challenge...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School (NHS). The Courier also honors an array of students who choose to pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. Meleah Perez, a Niwot High School senior, is not only an outstanding student academically, but friends and teachers have labeled her as an incredibly positive...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is featuring each of the nine Niwot High School students who signed National Letters of Intent on the Nov. 13 fall signing day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. From soccer to track and field, these athletes represent a diverse array of sports and dreams fulfilled. Mahuiztli Martinez's soccer journey began when she was just four years old. Encouraged by her mother who put her in cleats for the first time, she stepped onto the...
Although the final result didn't go the Cougars' way, Head Coach Todd Trobaugh was proud of how his Niwot High School girls basketball team competed in a difficult road game on Jan 18. A couple of factors were working against the Cougars when they traveled to Cheyenne Mountain High School, located in west Colorado Springs. First, Niwot was playing on short rest after defeating Skyline High School the night prior, 57-27. Second, poor weather conditions made an already lengthy trip even more...
