Sports

"National BasketBall Assoisiation" by Isiah G. - 3/15/24

What is the N.B.A.?" Let me tell you all about it. N.B.A. stands for National Basketball Association. It is a professional basketball league in North America with 30 teams. Many people dream of playing in the N.B.A., as they can compete at the highest level and win championships and M.V.P. awards. The current season has been ongoing for a while now with the standings and team records being close. You can see the standings below.    

Records:  Team Eastern conference   W L   Team Western conference  W L                                                   

                    1: Celtics                45-12        1: Timberwolves         40-17

                    2: Cavaliers              37-19        2: Thunder              40-17

                     3: Bucks                37-21        3: Nuggets              39-19

"Carmody Got Game!" By Isaiah G. - 3/1/24

Carmody Middle School has sports leagues that go up against different schools in Jefferson County. Some of the middle schools they will go up against are Creighton, D'Evelyn, and Ken Caryl. These leagues support kids to have some experience with competition before high school and before they start competing at a higher level. When you sign up for the sport at the Rec Center there’s a $100 fee to play the sport. There are different teams at each school. There's a girl's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade team - there's a boy's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade team. The coaches split them between green and black teams, that determines who's home and who’s guest. The 8th graders play after the 6th and 7th grade teams. The girls teams will practice on Monday and Wednesday after school from 4:15 to 5:30/6:30, the boys practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school at the same times. The coaches are from Carmody Recreation Center, Mr. Fairbanks, Mr. Wright, and Emma Smith.  If you’ve never played come out and check this sport out!

"Denver Nuggets" by Izzy K. - 5/19/23

The Denver Nuggets are a professional American sports team that plays in the NBA (National Basketball Association) and are currently first place in the Western Conference for the most wins. On May 16th the Denver Nuggets claimed their victory against the Los Angeles Lakers with the points being 132 against 126. There are 11 team that have never won the championship, including the Denver Nuggets who this year are determined to win. The Nuggets got their name from the 19th-century mining boom in Colorado when people hurried to the area to mine for gold and silver nuggets hoping to earn a fortune. The odds of teams winning are The Celtics at even odds (1/1) followed by the Denver Nuggets at 2/1, the Lakers at 3/1, and the Miami Heat at 12/1. Whether the Denver Nuggets win or lose the championship they’ll always be in the hearts of Denver sports fans.

"Major League Baseball Season" by Mason S. - 5/19/23

The MLB (Major League Baseball) spring season has started with 30 teams playing for the World Series Championship. Baseball is a big sport around the world with the MLB in the United States being the most popular league. The season is really long for the players. There are 162 games in each regular season until the playoffs, and they play a game almost every day. But they will play the same team three to four times in a row to reduce the amount they need to travel far distances between cities across the US. The playoffs and The World Series Championship are best of 7 game series. The Rockies are the second worst team in the league recordwise with 19 wins and 25 losses, and the best team the Tampa Bay Rays has 32 wins and 13 losses. The Houston Astros won it last year, and now let's just hope the Rockies can do it this year. We’ve also never won a World Series Championship. Go Rockies!!!!

"Fitness Walking" Cayden W. - 5/4/23

Hey! Do you need to exercise, de-stress, have better heart health, and a number of other benefits? Then Fitness Walking is for you! Fitness walking can help with many things and it's actually really easy. Have you ever thought about what walking can do for you? It can add to your life in many ways. Here is a list of things walking can help you with. It can reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. It does this when you're exercising; It lowers your blood pressure, which lowers your chance of having heart disease because your blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Walking reduces stress and anxiety. Research has shown that walking promotes the release of brain chemicals called endorphins that stimulate relaxation and improve our mood. Walking does not have to be done at a fast pace to have stress-relieving benefits. According to the Today Show, “About 30 minutes of walking a day can help you make progress toward your weight loss and fitness goals. Plus, it's a comfortable and familiar form of exercise that can be done anywhere with no equipment — and it is a great social activity, too.” There are many places you can walk like parks, around lakes, your neighborhood, and even in your house. Overall, fitness walking can do a lot of things to help you physically or mentally, so with spring in the air, get out and get walking!

"NBA Playoffs" by Mason S. - 5/4/23

Who do you think will win the Playoff Finals? There are 30 teams in the NBA, (National Basketball Association) but only 16 make it to the NBA Playoffs. The playoffs are a highlight for many basketball fans and fans of other sports in general. Basketball fans will go crazy and cheer for their favorite or home team. In the NBA if you make it to the finals that means that you are one of the two best teams in the league. But if you lose one series in the playoffs, you're out until the next season, but if you win you advance to the next series. In the finals, it's a best-of-seven-game series, and the winner takes all. Hopefully, the Denver Nuggets win this season. GO NUGGETS!!!

"The Passionate Sport of Soccer" by Allan C. M. - 4/4/23

Soccer, commonly known as Football or Fùtbol in other countries, is the most popular sport in the entire world, played by both men and women. Soccer is one of the most physically demanding sports, as it requires you to do a lot of things. You have to run up and down a field bigger than an American Football field for 90 minutes in total in two halves; each being 45 minutes long. Not only do you need the stamina to even last the full 90 minutes, but you also have to be fast. The fastest soccer player ever, Gareth Bale, a player from the country of Wales, reached speeds of 23mph. To put that in perspective, the average track runner ran 18mph. Not only do you have to run fast, but you also need to be watchful of the ball at your feet, careful not to have it stolen by the other team. The most popular sports tournament in the world is The World Cup, a soccer tournament where 32 countries go against each other to win what is considered to be the best trophy in the entire sport of soccer. It averages around 4 billion viewers in every total match of the Cup, with the final game alone obtaining around 1.5 billion viewers. Soccer is the most well-known sport in the world, and many people are passionate about it. Many countries have their very own leagues as well, including the USA, which has MLS (Major League Soccer). Soccer is a lot of fun as well, so if you haven’t tried it before, give soccer a chance!

"NFL Offseason" by Faith D. 4/4/23

Everyone knows where their favorite football player is while its Superbowl season but do they know where they are in the off-season? After emptying the locker room, they have a team exit meeting and say their goodbyes to their coaches and fellow players. Most football players go to training camps because it's the most important activity in the off-season. They train so that they can prepare for the pre-season. Depending on how the last season ended, they work harder and have a better attitude so they can get motivated to do better in the upcoming season. Some players need surgery or rehab to recover for the next season, so they just rest and hang at home. Some players also volunteer to help others at children’s hospitals and non-profits. This can give them a good look for when they aren’t playing football. So, even though you might miss your favorite player during the off-season, know they’re keeping very busy.

"Ice in their Blood" by  Mason S. - 3/10/23

On any given Saturday during winter at 8500 feet of elevation in Georgetown, CO you will find the frozen lake scattered with ice racing cars and fans. Ice racing is exactly what it sounds like, racing on ice. Certain classes of cars race each other on a frozen lake while spectators watch and cheer for who they want to win. Although ice racing is really dangerous, a lot of people like it and do it like our fellow student Cooper Altman and his family. I interviewed him about his experience and this is what he said. On February 18, 2023, I went ice racing on 20-inch ice up in Georgetown, CO with my grandpa Dave, cousin Cody, and Uncle Danny. I went up for the experience and for fun. I saw a lot of Jeeps with special studded tires and there were snowy mountains everywhere. I heard the loud roar of the ice-racing Jeep engines and felt the cold strong wind hit me all day. The whole experience was really fun and I'm really excited I got to go.” So if you ever happen to be in Georgetown, CO on a wintery Saturday stop by the frozen lake and take a peek at some exciting ice racing.

"March Madness" by Izik A. - 3/10/23

March Madness is a game played against 68 teams in college basketball and it starts on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 and ends on Monday, April 3, 2023. Last year the Kansas team won by 3 against the UNC team. The first time March Madness became an event in 1939 on March 27 the best person to step on the court in college was Lew Alcindor, who later changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He was the greatest player to ever step on a collegiate basketball court. He was the staple behind the legendary John Wooden UCLA teams, averaging 26.4 points and 15.5 rebounds per game. But recently in the NBA he got past Lebron James with 38,888 points so March Madness is like the NBA but it is a basketball game for colleges with 68 teams. There is also a women’s bracket with 64 teams signed up already.   If you haven't checked out some of the great college teams, make sure you do!

"NFL Playoffs" by Mason S. - 2/15/23

There are over 30 teams in the NFL (National Football League), but only 14 of them make it to the playoffs. The playoffs are a big thing in the NFL and it's very important. The teams that make it to the playoffs are the best in the league in the season. Only the two best in the playoffs go to the Super Bowl. The playoffs are also very stressful because if you lose one game you're out. Teams try their hardest to advance but can't always get through. Every team has a fan base big and small and people go crazy for their team in the playoffs. We took a poll and interviewed people based on what their favorite team was. 37.3% voted for the Denver Broncos. There were also a bunch of other teams, like the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders that made the top votes.

"Super Bowl Predictions" by Cayden W., Ella L., & Aj S. - 2/15/23

Who will win? We wonder that too. Since the Superbowl is coming up on Sunday, February, 12th we interviewed teachers about who they think is going to win. Starting off with Mr. Harris, Mrs. Shirley, and Mrs. McKay they all said the Chiefs. Mr. Orlandi, Mr. Swanson, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Fairbanks, Mrs. Paletta, and Mr. Carson said they all wanted the Eagles to win. Next, you have whom everyone wanted in the Superbowl instead of the Chiefs vs. Eagles. We have the poll and the Broncos and Bengals won with 3 votes, which means 6 of the teachers wanted them in the Superbowl. Three teachers thought the Chiefs were going to win and they did!

"2022 FIFA World Fun" by Ethan H.- 12/16/22

The FIFA World Cup started in Qatar on November 20th and goes on until December 18th. With Messi on Argentina, Ronaldo on Portugal, and Neymar Jr. on Brazil, there will be some competitive matches between every team. There was a total of 32 teams that will be played in 64 matches in 8 different stadiums. It is the most expensive World Cup that has been hosted, with a total price of a little over $300 billion. There have been some changes in the rules there can be up to 5 substitutions instead of 3 and due to Qatar's religion, Islam, players cannot wear the one-love armband supporting LGBTQ+.  It only happens once every 4 years and makes everyone excited to see who will win. It is a way to bring our countries together and make an exciting, suspenseful experience.

"What Happened, Hackket?" by Riar B. - 12/16/22

With only a few games left in the season, fans are ready to move on from Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett, after 9 losses that could have been prevented. He was signed by the Broncos on January 27, 2022. Fans were hoping that he would be a good addition to the team and help them have a strong season but now, many fans think that he has been doing horribly coaching the team. Some say he calls terrible plays for the offense and makes very questionable decisions on the field, costing the win. I believe the Broncos and the fans deserve better and I hope we can get a new Head Coach to lead the next season. Let’s hope that as the season comes to an end, the catchphrase, “Broncos Country-Let's Ride” truly comes to be.

"The Wonderful Sport of France" by Mazzy R. - 12/2/23

What is Pétanque? Pétanque is a French sport. It is in the category of boules sports along with raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise and to some degree, lawn bowls and crown green bowling. The aim of the game is to be the first player/team to score thirteen points. You can score points by getting your team or player to score thirteen points. You get these points by getting one of your boules closer to the targeted area. There is often a series of rounds. Pétanque isn’t just about throwing the boules. It’s about your aim and your targets. There are a number of strategies to win this game that people have mastered. I would love to play this game and try it with others.

"Snowy Sports" by Alijah R. - 12/2/23

Since it's starting to snow, some people are bummed that they can’t play their favorite sports, but there are many other fun sports that are made primarily for the winter season. Some of the most popular winter sports are skiing, ice skating, figure skating, snowboarding, and hockey. Skiing is a really thrilling sport to do in the winter. Many people do it, but if you don't know how to ski, then you might want to learn first. Ice and figure skating are sports where you dance on ice, it has judges and you compete against other competitors to win. Snowboarding is a little like skiing, but it's also not. Snowboarding is like a mixture of skiing and skateboarding; it's a thrilling experience. For the last activity, hockey is not only a winter sport, but it is a great sport. It's really competitive and one of the most popular sports in the world. In the game, you have a puck and a hockey stick, you have to score the puck into the net while you have defenders on you. Snowy sports are very fun and exciting for family, friends, and  you. There is a big variety of sports to play, so try one out during this snowy season!

"World Series Finals" by James F. - 11/10/22

It's that time of the year again for the MLB World Series. The Astros won against the Yankees on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 with a score of 6-5 and won the series 4-0, giving them a winning streak of 11. This puts them into the World Series where they will go up against the Philadelphia Phillies from Oct 28th to Nov 5th. The Phillies won against the Padres on the 23rd with a score of 4-3 and won the series 4-1 leading them to the World Series, while the Padres will be heading home. The Padres right-hander Joe Muskgrove said, “We fought our best fight, and it wasn't enough." The Phillies and Astros are currently tied for the World series 1 - 1 with 5 more games this season. The Phillies got in the lead on Tuesday with a win 7 to 0 and were winning in the series 2 - 1 but the Astros bounced back on Wednesday winning game 4 at  5 - 0. There are 3 games left until the end of the MLB season Game 5. Today Nov 3, 2022, 6:03 pm - Game 6 Saturday, Nov 5 - Game 7 Sun Nov. All games at 6:03 pm.

"Cougar Spikes" by Sawyer G. - 11/10/22

Everyone on the volleyball team enjoys playing. Volleyball keeps you healthy, on your feet, and strengthens your hand-eye coordination. Today I interviewed the volleyball leader, Mrs. Roush. Mrs. Roush started playing in 8th grade! She played for Creighton Middle School! Her favorite thing about volleyball is the camaraderie and the cohesiveness needed to play it well. When players come together and work as a team, it always makes Mrs. Roush happy. The regular volleyball season goes through 12/6, however, the postseason tournaments will happen the following week. Their first game is next Tuesday (11/8) here at Carmody! Make sure to wish the volleyball team good luck on their first game!

8th grade 

Thurs, Nov 10-3:30pm

Tues, Nov 15-4:00pm

Thurs, Dec 1-4:00pm

Tues, Dec 6-4:00pm

6/7 Grade =

Mon, Nov 14 - 3:00pm

Wed, Nov 30 - 4:00pm

Volleyball

Home Games

All At Carmody

"Stanley Cup Comeback" by Ethan H. - 10/24/22

The Colorado Avalanche have started the regular season, blasting off from their Stanley Cup win on June 26, 2022. Their starting roster looks strong with Cale Makar, Nathon MacKinnon, and their captain Gabriel Landeskog. With their coach Jared Bednar leading the Avs to their 2-to-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, hopefully, the Avalanche will get another Stanley Cup win. The Avs won 3 Stanley Cups in total, one in 1996, one in 2001, and the most current one in 2022. The fan’s energy pumps up the players so they’re feeling good about this season.

"The Broncos Downfall" by Mazzy R. - 10/24/22

The Broncos have won a few games this season. We lost our game this week against the chargers 16-19, we were close. Russell Wilson has not quite adjusted to the Broncos how we would like him to. Many fans are disappointed that the Broncos lost to the Colts. Many people also left the game when overtime started. They say they were too annoyed that overtime started and we didn’t win. The cameras caught people leaving as Russell Wilson took a knee to run the clock into overtime. Many fans still have hope for the Broncos this season though. Let's hope that we can get some more wins this season!

"Cougars Pounding the Pavement" by Lilly Y. - 10/1/22

Mrs. Price, a 6th-grade science teacher and the coach of cross country, has been running for over 28 years. Amazing, right? She decided to coach cross country because she loves running with the kids and watching them grow and get faster. Their last race was on the 2nd of October which was Sunday, they ran a 15K (9.3 miles).  Her favorite season to run in is all of them, she has no bad ones! Her advice for kids who want to get into running is to take your time and be consistent, running takes time to be comfortable with. Her favorite thing about running is the opportunity to experience the freedom to not only see the world but take care of her body. She has not won any races but she did get second once. She says running isn’t about winning, it’s about your personal best and beating your own records. She says that having a running partner helps with motivation when you're losing the motivation to run. One goal she wishes to achieve is to go running in every state. The cross country group has ran for 'Girls on the Run' which is a national non-profit organization that strengthens third- to eighth-grade girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Their website has more information if you are interested. She is also a Colfax Ambassador for 'Colfax Marathon Relay'. The Colfax Marathon is another non-profit organization that is focused on community, philanthropy, and fun. They raised over $2,500,000 by non-profits.       Carmody will be having a fun run, or in other words, a Cougar Crawl on Saturday, November 12th at 9 am. Registration for it will start at 8:30 am. We will be starting at Bear Valley Church off of Jewell. There will also be prizes and a great course!

"Broncos" by Mazzy R. - 10/1/22

The Broncos are starting off strong they have a new quarterback, Russel Wilson. He has won one Superbowl with the Seatle Seahawks so far and we hope for another. The Broncos also have a great defensive line. They say Justin Simmons is the best player on defense with the highest pay. The Broncos also have a great wide receiver core. They are looking sturdy so far. Do you think the Broncos will make it to the playoffs?