Niwot football aims for growth and grit in new league

Coming off a 3-7 season, Niwot High School's football team is aiming for an upward trajectory in a challenging new environment. The Cougars have moved to a new league in 3A, the North 2 League, which includes tough opponents like the Windsor Wizards and the Mead Mavericks.

The reclassification sets the stage for fierce competition, but Head Coach Nik Blume remains focused on the bigger picture in...