Defense shines in extra inning win over Fort Lupton

Niwot’s rejiggered infield wasn’t perfect in the 6-4 extra-inning win over Ft. Lupton on Sept. 29, but “some big, giant plays” on defense not only saved the game for the Cougars, but also gave the team some momentum heading into the crucial last week of the season.

“Everybody, defensively, was locked in,” Head Coach Bobby Matthews said. “We had a few mistakes here and there, but a...