Over the years, teammates created memories that will last a lifetime. Whether that is from a game winning goal, a stinging loss against a rival, or the thrill before a state championship match.
All these memories are created with some of your best friends, favorite coaches, and biggest supporters.
A cross country runner, Case Thomas (‘26), said, “I was in the last 400 meters of a race and I felt as though I didn’t have enough to get me through the finish. When I saw the face of my coach yelling at me to make my final kick, I realized that every day or working out, every practice, and all the effort put in to get me to this point had given me the strength I needed to get to the finish line. I ended up winning that race, and we came in first as a team.”
Memories such as these are made by the people who support you from start to finish no matter the outcome.
Another student athlete, Charlie Heighten (‘26), spoke about one of his cherished memories with his best friend. He said, “My favorite memory is playing in a two-man scramble with my best friend Jordan. We shot 15 under and we won the Broomfield Classic.”
Having best friends as teammates can improve players’ individual performances and give the entire team a boost to do well for one another. Team wins with close friends create unbreakable bonds and memories.
Expanding on team wins, memories aren’t just made during a game, but also after.
The feeling of all the work ethic put in, time spent at practices, and those final moments spent before stepping on the field can all be processed after securing an important win.
Kohyn Pottorff (‘27) said, “My favorite memory was my best friend, Serenity Molloy (‘26), finishing the game for us and we all dog piled on her after. It was overall really exciting and high in emotions for us. To be able to call ourselves state champions and get the first state championship for softball at Broomfield was an amazing experience I will never forget.”
Another memorable moment was made by the Broomfield Varsity Football team when they secured a win against their rivals, Legacy.
Cody Paul (‘28) said, “After being down at halftime, we made a comeback, winning by 1 point, and after the game we all gathered in the locker room and celebrated together.”
Not to forget, role modes also create lasting memories that influence athletes as they aim to carry on their legacy.
They can make a lasting impact on the underclassmen by the motivation, discipline, and resilience shown.
“Addie Dotson [class of 2025], for my freshman and sophomore year on varsity, showed how she was always there for me by giving me rides to practices and games. She was always including me and forcing me to grow, which I valued in her as a player and made me a really good player,” said Adelaide Griest (‘27).
Overall, these memories throughout high school sports can shape character, introduce lifelong friends, and allow players to learn from past experiences, good or bad. Student-athletes’ best memories cover up all the devastating losses because whether athletes win or lose, there is always someone right behind them cheering them on.
