MOHI Booster Brief

We have our first few silent auction baskets, compliments of Celestial Seasonings! We're soliciting donations for additional baskets.

1. 100% of the proceeds from any baskets sponsored by a specific team/activity go DIRECTLY to that group. Please coordinate with the Parent liaison or coach/sponsor for your activity.
2. Do you have an item you'd be willing to donate? A vacation home? Tickets to a sporting event? A product or service from a business?

If you have a general donation or any questions, please email monarchboosterclub@gmail.com.

The Booster Club is PROUD to support our graduating seniors with 10 - $1000 scholarships annually. The deadline to apply is April 7 and recipients will be notified by the end of May. Our scholarship program is funded by YOUR memberships, sponsorships, and funds raised at the MOHI Spirit Bash!

Global Works offers transformative travel programs built to inspire! We seek to instill a passion for service work, humanitarian efforts, and environmental preservation throughout the lifetime of a Global Works traveler. We work to deepen participants’ understanding of social-economic, political, and cultural inequalities of our world, opening their eyes to their role in positive change. Students on a Global Works program develop resilience, leadership, confidence, self-reliance, and curiosity about the world’s possibilities. Through carefully crafted itineraries, we integrate our Universal Learning Goals to cultivate more emotionally aware and responsible students.

Find out more here: https://www.globalworkstravel.com/why-global-works/

Come support the Monarch Varsity Dance Team as they showcase their dances from this season! Proceeds from the showcase will go toward their travel to Nationals in Orlando on Feb 13. Sko Yotes!

The Monarch Girls Swim & Dive team had an incredible and action-packed January! With six meets under their belt, the team worked hard, achieved both individual and team success, and had a blast along the way.

Senior Meet Celebration

At their final tri-meet of the season, the team took time to honor their 10 amazing seniors with heartfelt recognition and fun Senior Relays. Congratulations to this stellar group of athletes for their dedication and leadership:

• Annabelle Van Matre
• Avery Zerwekh Reardon
• Brenna Severson
• Eliza Lennox
• Gwyn Christensen
• Kate Ryan
• Kaitlyn Mestas
• Madelyn Baukol
• Madeline Sarles
• Sadie Sarles

The team celebrated these seniors' contributions with lots of energy and smiles as they capped off their last regular-season tri-meet!

BoCo Invite

In late January, the team competed in the BoCo Invite, a prestigious 25-year-old meet featuring teams from Boulder and Broomfield counties. Monarch placed 4th overall as a team, a fantastic achievement!

Senior highlight: Eliza Lennox became the BoCo Champion in the 50 Free, taking home the title in impressive style. Additionally, all of Monarch’s relays placed in the top five in their events—an incredible testament to the team's depth and strength.

Granite Peaks Conference Meet

This past weekend, the team showcased their talent at the inaugural Granite Peaks Conference

Championship Meet. The girls delivered outstanding performances, achieving:

• 54 season and personal best times
• Multiple State-qualifying times, with swimmers taking full advantage of their last opportunities to qualify.

The team finished 10th overall, making a strong mark in the first-ever conference championship!

4A State Swim & Dive Meet Preview

The Monarch Girls Swim & Dive team is now gearing up for the prestigious 4A State Swim & Dive Meet next weekend, with an impressive 18 athletes qualified to compete. The team is thrilled and ready to represent Monarch at this high-level event.

Here’s the official 2025 State Team Roster:

• Sophia Banjo (9): 200 IM, 100 Fly
• Tuva Bodizs (9): Relays
• Katherine Zerwekh Reardon (10): 200 Free
• Lydia Christensen (10): 50 Free, 100 Breast
• Audrey Shambo (11): 200 IM, 100 Breast
• Carly Puccio (11): 50 Free
• Ida Bodizs (11): 50 Free, 100 Free
• Isabel Swarr (11): 200 IM, 100 Breast
• Katalina Dunlap Herreria (11): Relays
• Sam Blakely (11): 200 Free, 100 Back
• Annabelle Van Matre: 200 Free
• Avery Zerwekh Reardon: 200 Free, 100 Free
• Brenna Severson: Relays
• Eliza Lennox: 50 Free, 100 Free
• Gwyn Christensen: 50 Free, 100 Back
• Kate Ryan: 50 Free, 100 Free
• Madeleine Sarles: 200 Free
• Sadie Sarles: 200 Free, 100 Free

State Meet Schedule

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Aquatics Center, Thornton, CO

• Swimming Prelims: Friday, February 7th, 10:30 AM start
• Diving: Saturday, February 8th, 10:05 AM start
• Swimming Finals: Saturday, February 8th, 5:15 PM start

Tickets to attend the meet are available at GoFan.

Monarch Girls Swim & Dive continues to make waves this season, and we can’t wait to see how they perform at State. Good luck to all the athletes—go YOTES!

Both the JV and Varsity hockey teams had a busy weekend, each finishing with a 1-1 record after strong performances and tough battles against their opponents.

JV Recap

• Thursday, February 1st: JV secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Standley Lake.
  • Goals: Harry Kershaw, Landon Lewis, and Daniel Franklin all found the back of the net.
  • Goalie Highlight: Christopher Buch was outstanding in goal, earning a shutout with 13 saves on 13 shots.
• Friday, February 2nd: The team faced a tougher challenge against Cherry Creek, falling 2-4 in a hard-fought game.
  • Goals: Luke Rosenberg and Landon Lewis scored for the Coyotes.
  • Goalie Highlight: Christopher Buch put up a valiant effort with 35 saves on 39 shots.

Varsity Recap

• Friday, February 2nd: Varsity delivered an impressive 4-0 win over Resurrection Christian.
  • Goals: Jaren Ng led the charge with two goals, while Zach Rathbun and Tommy Skul each added one.
  • Goalie Highlight: Ben Zelio was rock-solid in net, stopping all 21 shots to secure the shutout.
• Saturday, February 3rd: Monarch faced Cherry Creek in a challenging matchup, ending with a 3-1 loss.
  • Goal: Christian Fuicelli scored the lone goal for the Coyotes.
  • Goalie Highlight: Josh Ringoen played a stellar game, recording 33 saves on 36 shots.

Looking Ahead

Both teams showed grit and promise this weekend, and they’ll use these performances to prepare for the next set of games. Keep an eye on the Coyotes as they continue to grow and compete this season. Go Yotes!!

The Monarch Boys Varsity Basketball team had an outstanding week, securing victories over Frederick and rival Broomfield to extend their win streak to three games. The team’s hard work and determination continue to shine as they improve their record to 10-7.

Victory Over Frederick

On Tuesday, January 28th, Monarch hosted Frederick and came out strong, building an impressive 18-point lead by halftime. The Yotes maintained their momentum to secure the win, with standout performances across the board:

• Top Scorers: Logan Laverty led with 18 points, followed closely by Riley Montemayor, who scored a season-high 17 points.
• Rebounding Leaders: Riley Montemayor dominated the boards with 9 rebounds, while Justin Myers, Ryder Hutton, and Dylan Ehrnstrom each contributed 8 rebounds
• Playmakers: Logan Laverty dished out 7 assists, with Sawyer Kendall adding 4 assists.

Thrilling Rivalry Win Against Broomfield

On Friday, January 31st, Monarch hosted rival Broomfield in a nail-biting, back-and-forth battle. The Yotes emerged victorious with a 70-69 win, thrilling the home crowd and sparking a court-storming celebration with the student section. Key highlights from the game include:

• Top Scorers: Logan Laverty led the way with 19 points, while Dylan Ehrnstrom added an impressive 18 points.
• Rebounding Leaders: Ryder Hutton grabbed 7 rebounds, with Laverty contributing 5 rebounds.
• Playmakers: Aden Clark led with 6 assists, while Justin Myers and Logan Laverty each added 3 assists.
• Defensive Star: Justin Myers had a career-high 7 blocked shots, anchoring the team’s defensive effort.

The team’s defensive energy and collective aggression were key to securing the hard-fought victory.

Season Leaders

The Yotes are currently 10-7 and have seen strong contributions from several players throughout the season:

• Scoring Leaders: Logan Laverty averages 19.4 points per game, followed by Ryder Hutton with 9.2 points per game.
• Rebounding Leaders: Riley Montemayor leads with 4.5 rebounds per game, with Justin Myers close behind at 4.1 rebounds per game.
• Assist Leaders: Logan Laverty paces the team with 2.9 assists per game, followed by Aden Clark with 2.1 assists per game.

Upcoming Games

The Yotes hit the road this week for two important league matchups:

• Tuesday, February 4th: at Longmont High School
• Friday, February 7th: at Legacy High School

The Monarch Boys Varsity Basketball team is on a roll, and their recent performances show they’re ready to take on any challenge. Good luck this week, Yotes—keep the streak alive!

The Monarch Girls' Basketball program faced two talented opponents at home this past week, delivering competitive performances, memorable moments, and opportunities for growth.

Tuesday: A Thrilling Victory Over Frederick

Monarch hosted Frederick on Tuesday, a team that appeared evenly matched with the Yotes based on record and league standing. The game lived up to expectations, offering a nail-biting contest from start to finish.

• First Quarter: Frederick came out strong, jumping to a 9-point lead by the end of the first quarter.
• Second Quarter: Monarch turned the tide, dominating the second quarter to claim a 2-point lead at halftime.
• Second Half: Both teams traded baskets in an intense and tightly contested second half. With contributions from every athlete, Monarch secured an exciting 51-49 victory.

Standout Performances:

• Sienna Williams: A dominant double-double with 19 points and 20 rebounds.
• Charlotte Weiss: Contributed an impressive 15 points to the win.

The Monarch JV team also took on Frederick and showed clear improvement and teamwork throughout the game. Despite their efforts and achieving their second-highest scoring output of the season, the JV squad fell to Frederick 29-53.

Friday: A Battle Against Broomfield

Friday night home games always bring an extra spark, thanks to enthusiastic fans who fill the gym with energy. This past Friday, the crowd was treated to an exciting matchup as Monarch faced #7 state-ranked Broomfield, a team with only one loss this season.

• First Half: Monarch started slow but found their rhythm in the second quarter, closing the gap to just 2 points at halftime.
• Second Half: Monarch continued to play with intensity and cohesion, keeping the game competitive. However, Broomfield’s talent shone through late in the fourth quarter as they went on a rapid scoring run to secure a 48-61 victory.

Standout Efforts:

The Yotes demonstrated grit and teamwork throughout the game, proving they could compete with one of the top teams in the state.In the JV matchup, Monarch faced a tough challenge against a Broomfield squad dominated by juniors. Despite the age and experience gap, Monarch’s freshmen and sophomores played their hearts out, showing tremendous effort from tipoff to the final buzzer. While the JV team didn’t add a win to their record, the program was encouraged by the squad’s determination and growth.

Looking Ahead

After a week of Big Wins and little wins, the Monarch Girls' Basketball program is ready to hit the road as they kick off their February schedule.

Upcoming Games:

• Tuesday, February 4th: Monarch travels to Longmont High School to face the Trojans.
• Friday, February 7th: Make the short drive to Broomfield to cheer on Monarch as they take on Legacy.

For both games:

• JV Tipoff: 4:00 PM
• Varsity Tipoff: 5:30 PM

With confidence and momentum, the Monarch girls are ready to take on the next week’s challenges. SKO YOTES!!

It is with a heavy heart that the lacrosse team shares this news regarding our wonderful, dedicated Coach Gifford. Coach Gifford has given twelve years to the Monarch lacrosse team and has helped many young Coyotes. Please partner with us to help the Giffords during this very difficult time.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-garret-and-kim-on-their-journey

After seeing the success of girls’ flag football around our state, the Boulder Valley School District is open to establishing this fun sport for all girls within the district.

As part of the process, we need to compile a list of all interested athletes.

For those of you that have a student at a BVSD school who wants to play flag football, email jennamilot@gmail.com with the following information:

1- Name of athlete

2- School attending

3- Grade in school

4- Contact information

Please let your family and friends know about this movement. Remember, any student athlete within the district would be eligible to play.

Thank you for helping us break down barriers and improve equity in sport and beyond!

Happy New Year, Monarch Booster Club! We are excited for our second semester, where we fund the most amount of grants, provide senior scholarships, and host our biggest fundraiser and night out - The Booster Bash!

Important Dates:

• February 12: Booster Club Meeting, 7pm, MoHi Perk, B Hall
• February 26: Booster Bash Basket Assembly, 6pm, MoHi Perk, B Hall
• March 7: Booster Bash at the Lionsgate Event Center (details below)
• March 12: Booster Club Meeting, 7pm, MoHi Perk, B Hall
• April 9: Last Booster Club Meeting of the Year, 7pm, MoHi Perk, B Hall

Join the Monarch Booster Club today – because when we support our students, the sky's the limit!