Eldorado Athletic Express

We are thrilled to share the exhilarating achievements and remarkable performances from our talented athletes this week! From state qualifiers to outstanding victories on the field, our Sundevils have showcased their dedication and prowess in sportsmanship. Here's a roundup of the latest highlights:

Swimming State Qualifiers: A huge congratulations to all five of our state qualifiers in swimming! Special shoutouts to our relay team, one lady Sundevil, and an individual gentleman Sundevil for their outstanding performances. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! Last, but not least on the swimming front, Coach Christopher Eliason was voted 4A Boys Coach of the Year--Congratulations!!

Track State Qualifiers: We're incredibly proud of our eight state qualifiers for track! A round of applause for the boys' track team for taking first place in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x800 events, as well as an individual male excelling in the 800m race. Best of luck to our track stars as they prepare to shine at the state level!

Baseball Triumphs: Our baseball team has fought fiercely, making it three rounds in the playoffs with impressive plays and strategic moves on the field. While this season may be ending, we're already gearing up for an even stronger performance next year. Go Sundevils!

College Signing Day: A heartfelt congratulations to our college-bound athletes who celebrated their annual signing day this week. It was a joyous occasion honoring the remarkable achievements of our seniors. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Upcoming Events: Let's show our unwavering support for our State track qualifiers as they prepare to showcase their skills at the highest level. Good luck, Sundevils! Additionally, be on the lookout for summer workout schedules for our fall sports teams. Let's hit the ground running and set the stage for another sensational season ahead!

As always, let's continue to rally together and show our Sundevils pride! Go Sundevils!

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The Eldorado Swim Team had an exciting Finals on Friday at Regionals!!

We have two swimmers headed to state in individual events- both swimmers are club swimmers who don’t attend Eldorado:

G Stevens - 200 IM, 100 Backstroke

V Hernandez- Huicub - 100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke

G Stevens is currently ranked #1 in the region in the 100 backstroke and V Hernandez-Huicab is ranked #1 in the region in the 100 Breaststroke.

We also have our boys relay team headed to state in the 400 Freestyle- J Choate, D Juaragei, and I Camerena joined G Stevens to place third in the region and secure a spot to compete at state!

This is an extremely impressive accomplishment- swim meets are typically dominated by club swimmers and J Choate, D Juaragei, and I Camerena aren’t club swimmer, all three boys play multiple sports at Eldorado. D Juaragei started the season with a broken hand and has only been swimming for about 6 weeks! If you see any of the boys, please congratulate them. It’s been at least 10 years since Eldorado sent a relay to state!

The girls relay team just missed out on a state spot- they placed fifth in both of their relays, dropping 16 seconds in their medley relay.

Lastly, but not least, our very own, Coach Christopher Eliason was voted 4a Boys Coach of the Year!! Congrats!!

Track ran, jumped, and threw their best at the Regional Track meet this past weekend at Bonanza High School. Girls Track team pushed and fought hard to end their season just missing the mark, but can be alternates at State!

Congratulations and best of luck to the State qualifiers, which will take place this coming weke, on Friday May 17 and Saturday May 18 at Carson City High School!

The 4x100, 4x200, 4x800 all took first place to qualify and move onto State:

4.x800: O Mathew, F Bueno, C de Lira Gomez, & ,G Osorio!

4x200 & 4x100: J West, L Ostler, J Lynch, X Delgado,& J Lynch!

G Osorio qualified for the 800 m race, taking 3rd!

Baseball team fought to the very end! Beating Cheyenne at their field to move onto to push strikes and runs against Durango, then went onto the 3rd round to fight hard against Western and end their season! Awesome job Baseball! Looking forward to next year!

Softball celebrated their season of improvement after improvement and awesome growth at their banquet!!

Great job this season Softball team!

Boys will end their season of improvements with their banquet this upcoming week!

Congratulations to all athletes!

Congratulations to Samantha Hook, she was awarded the KNTV Academic Athlete of the Month for May!

Be on the lookout for the celebration on KNTV news around the 3rd Thursday of May!

Opportunity for ALL teams!!

Let's try this again, coaches look in your emails this week to see who like to take advantage of the 7 on 7 Flag Football Fundraiser in April!

Coaches,if you would like to share anything with your fellow coaches and colleagues, shoutouts etc, please send the information to Ms. Lopez via text or email!

Just as a reminder, going into Summer and building our teams!!!

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In addition, Jon Gordon stresses the significance of prioritizing commitment and purpose over individual goals within a team context. The book underscores the idea that a united commitment to a shared purpose fosters a sense of cohesion and collective achievement. By encouraging team members to align their efforts with a common goal and purpose, rather than solely pursuing individual objectives, Gordon promotes a collaborative mindset that strengthens the overall fabric of the team. This emphasis on commitment and purpose serves as a foundational element in creating a positive and high-achieving team culture.

Gordon, J. (2018). The power of a positive team: Proven principles and practices that make great teams great. Wiley.

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32 Motivational Team Quotes - Shareout with your team!

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Team Cohesion: Sport Coach America

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Student Leadership, Becoming a Leader course:

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