Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian[Read More…]
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MHS Basketball Awards
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s[Read More…]
MHS Wrestling Awards
The varsity wrestlers earned letters and a handful of additional Cowboys earned special recognition. Notably, Judd Harvey earned Most Valuable, Most Dedicated for the second year, Most Wins and for a second time in his career Most Pins. “Judd deserves all of his recognition and worked towards each and every[Read More…]
MHS girls’ golf tees off season
The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot[Read More…]
MHS track returns five state placers to team
The head coach of the Meeker Track team is welcoming back five state placers to this years squad of 40 kids. Judd Harvey who placed in shot put, Ellie Hossack, Jayde Turner and Taylor Garcia who were three quarters of the girls 4×800 meter relay team. ”The girls have three[Read More…]
Meeker Arrowbusters
The S3DA Colorado Triple Crown Series was held in Grand Junction where youth needed to attend three of four shoots to win a buckle. The Meeker Arrowbusters held their ground as they all showed improvement and many left with awards. Auri Murray, Lee Kirkpatrick and Heath Bennet all placed Reserve[Read More…]
Lady Panthers head to state
Team secures state berth with two exciting home wins. The lady Panthers added yet another accolade to their 2023/2024 season. The Panthers are the CHSAA State Tournament Region 2 Champions after securing two victories on their home court on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. The first game as[Read More…]
Elks Hoop Shoot
Rangely seventh grader Kinlie Plummer, after taking first place in both the local and regional Elks Hoop Shoots, advanced to the state competition last weekend in Salida, Colorado. Plummer was up against some very tough competition, as the reigning national champion was competing. Plummer shot very well and was one[Read More…]
Meeker Boys Basketball
The Cowboys ended their season at regionals this years after a valiant effort. Top scorers included Ethan Quinn, Jace Mobley, and Ryan Sullivan. Amber Garcia photos
Cowboy basketball teams wrap seasons at regionals
Both the boys and girls basketball seasons came to an end for Meeker last weekend with the boys finishing in the sweet 16 and the girls in the round of 32. On the road, the girls went to Yuma to play Montezuma-Cortez. The Cowboys’ record reflected their strength of schedule[Read More…]
Lady Panthers repeat district champs
Special to the Herald Winning 18 games in the regular season, winning a regular season 1A/2A Western Slope League Championship, scoring 90 points in a single game, adding two more wins to the win column, and Coach Mergelman winning her 175-game of her career were the numerous headlines for the[Read More…]
Panthers v. Tigers: Season-ender goes into OT
On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Rangely Panthers attempted to keep their season alive traveling to Hayden, Colorado, to take on the Tigers in the district tournament play-in game. Earlier this year the Panthers made the same trip and ended up falling 69-49. The Panthers came out of the gates[Read More…]