By Sawyer Kettler

Boy’s Soccer

Woodland Park broke their five-game losing streak during a home game against Mesa Ridge (3-2).

The Panthers started off the game with a goal from sophomore Ryan Messner, and a header from Tevin James ended the first half. Nearing the end of the game as fog began to roll in over the field, the Panthers and Grizzlies were tied 2-2.

The Panthers pursued an offensive run for the winning shot. In a tense moment senior Aidan Graham scored the winning goal through the Grizzlies defense.

“We had been in the other team’s half for about 10 minutes and I realized we just needed to get in some shots,” Graham said. “As I went for the ball this big guy blocked my shot and the ball flew into the air. Everyone watched as the ball flew into the air and fell right into the goal.”

Following the victory the Panthers brought home a 2-2 tie with Pueblo Centennial. Sophomore Nodribek Abdullaev scored during the first half with the assist from Jamie Urban while recovering from his recent injury. Abdullaev is a foreign exchange student who’s never been on an official team before this year. To tie off the game Barret Absher hit a power shot from 40 feet out hitting off the post into the goal.

Volleyball

Woodland Park secured a victory against St. Mary’s 3-0. During the final set The Pirates made a strong effort but the Panther prevailed with a score of 25-23. Bella Waak kept up the defense with multiple close digs. The Panthers played strong defensively throughout the game with their blocks and the front row made a fortified wall against the oncoming attacks from the Pirates.

The Panthers were within reach of a victory but weren’t able to pull off the win against Manitou Springs, losing 3-2.

Softball

The Panthers earned another win this season against Mitchell starting off this week’s games with a 24-9 victory for the Panthers. Junior Christine Renteria scored five runs, stole four bases and had five RBIs. The Panthers quickly ended the game for the Marauders after just three innings.

Woodland Park lost to Sand Creek 12-3 and to Canon City 11-1.

Football

Unfortunately for The Panthers they were unable to take home the win against Lamar in Friday’s game with a loss (52-20). Nathan Summeril and Saie Soto each scored a touchdown for Woodland Park.