Front row Brynlee Williams, Hailey Knowles and Kelbe Collins. Middle Sierra Gomez, Sophia Goedert, Regan Mobley, Aspen Merrifield and Sarah Kracht. Back coach Patti Merrifield, coach Tom Knowles, coach Holly Knowles and team manager Addison Knowles. The Knowles’ team went undefeated this season. MEEKER I The young basketball players from Meeker completed their season on Dec. 15 and 16 with a tournament for all the teams involved. Meeker had one third/fourth grade team in the tournament and two fifth/sixth grade teams. The league was made up of several teams from Rifle, some from New Castle, Parachute, Debeque and Meeker. The season began with games in Rifle, followed by a weekend of games in Meeker. The next Saturday found them back in Rifle, then to New Castle, Debeque, Parachute and finally ending again in Rifle for the finale. This equated to approximately 11 games for each team and great court experience. Front row Tori Lasker, Meagan Shelton, Caleigh Morlan and Lila Klinglesmith. Middle Kirsten Brown, Karlee Nielsen, Matilda Brown, Kenzie Turner and Makenna Burke. In the back are coaches Kellie Turner and Hallie Blunt. Turner and Blunt’s team lost in the tournament’s semifinals in what Blunt called a “nail-biter.” The ERBM had nearly 30 kids involved in the program, with all the athletes seeming to have a great time and improving throughout the season. Both fifth/sixth grade teams advanced out of the first round of the tournament, with Leif Joy’s team advancing to the finals. Kellie Turner’s team was defeated in a nail-biter in the semifinals against the would-be tournament champions. Tom and Holly Knowles’ third/fourth grade team had Front row Tori Lasker, Meagan Shelton, Caleigh Morlan and Lila Klinglesmith. Middle Kirsten Brown, Karlee Nielsen, Matilda Brown, Kenzie Turner and Makenna Burke. In the back are coaches Kellie Turner and Hallie Blunt. Turner and Blunt’s team lost in the tournament’s semifinals in what Blunt called a “nail-biter.” an undefeated season, demonstrating outstanding play and constant improvement along the way. With this type of court time for the young kids, and the involvement in the program, the future looks very bright for Meeker girls’ basketball. Thanks to all the parents who hauled their own kids and others to all the games, and for supporting the teams in an extremely positive manner.
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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