RANGELY | The CHSAA preseason boys basketball rankings came out this week with DeBeque pegged as the current class 1A favorite and four Western Slope League members (Vail Christian, Plateau Valley, Meeker and Paonia) receiving votes in the 2A poll.
The Rangely Panthers, fresh off a 5-17 campaign last year, lost seven seniors to graduation. Upon first glance the outlook may not look great for the Panthers. However, a deeper dive into the program looks…

