MEEKER | Coming into Tuesday night’s game against the undefeated Rangely Panthers, the Meeker High School girls basketball team knew they would need to slow down the Panthers’ high-scoring offense. Rangely entered the matchup with a 10-0 record, and the Cowboys were determined to hand them their first loss of[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Cowboys compete in Triangular Duals and Fight at the Fork Tournament
MEEKER | Last Thursday, the Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling team traveled to Glenwood Springs for a tri-dual competition against Glenwood Springs High School and Eagle Valley High School. The Cowboys began the triangular by facing host Glenwood Springs. Glenwood Springs claimed the first two victories of the night through forfeits,[Read More…]
Absences due to illness prompt school board discussion
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its monthly work session for the month of January last Monday, Jan. 13 at the Meeker School District office. Six of the seven board members attended, with Vice President Tom Allen excused from the meeting. The session began with a conversation with independent[Read More…]
Barone Middle School girls basketball teams shine in weekend games
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School 7th and 8th grade basketball teams hosted several games at Meeker High School last Saturday. The 8th grade B team opened the day with a 24-11 victory over Craig’s B team. Tacey Toon led the Cowboys with 13 points, followed by Jordyn Garcia with[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers girls basketball team remains undefeated
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls basketball team hosted the Meeker Cowboys last week, entering the game with a perfect 10-0 record. The Panthers’ most recent victory was a dominant 69-8 win over Soroco. The Cowboys sought to hand Rangely its first loss of the season but were unable to[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers struggle in back-to-back losses, eye redemption this weekend
RANGELY | After securing a win over Soroco last Saturday, the Rangely Panthers boys basketball team entered Tuesday night’s game against the Meeker Cowboys with confidence. The Panthers carried a 5-6 record into the contest, while the Cowboys, at 0-8, were looking for their first win of the 2024-25 season.[Read More…]
CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder Shawn Luce (center) performed the official swearing-in ceremony for incumbent county commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon (left) and incoming commissioner Callie Scritchfield (right) on Tuesday before the first regular meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in the new year. The two commissioners are[Read More…]
Meeker Vet Clinic welcomes Dr. Shane Porter to the practice
MEEKER | When it comes to caring for your four-legged friends, trust and expertise are essential. Meeker has a new hero for pets and their owners: Dr. Shane Porter, the new veterinarian at Meeker Vet Clinic. Porter is working for clinic owner Dr. Paul Neilson. Dr. Porter is excited[Read More…]
Cowboys secure win over Rifle Bears in first home dual
MEEKER | Last Thursday, the Meeker Cowboys boys’ wrestling team hosted Rifle High School for their first home dual of the season. The highly energized evening ended in victory for the Cowboys. The dual began with a forfeit at the 106-pound weight class, giving the Bears an early 6-0[Read More…]
Meeker’s lady Cowboys break streak against Grand Valley
MEEKER | Heading into Friday night’s game, the Meeker Cowboys faced a daunting 1-9 record against the Grand Valley Cardinals since December 2016. Determined to reverse their fortunes, the Cowboys relied on standout performances, including junior Rylee Sullivan, who scored 24 points with six rebounds in their previous game, and[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys basketball struggles continue against Grand Valley Cardinals and Cedaredge Bruins
MEEKER | Last Friday, the Meeker Cowboys boys basketball team hosted the Grand Valley Cardinals. Meeker entered the game with an 0-6 record for the season, hoping to secure their first win against the 2-7 Cardinals. Unfortunately, the night didn’t go as planned, and the Cowboys fell 66-39. Head Coach[Read More…]
Panther wrestlers fall to Sailors
RANGELY | Last Thursday, the Rangely Panthers traveled to Steamboat Springs to face the Steamboat Springs High School Sailors in a wrestling dual. The night did not go as planned for the Panthers, who fell to the Sailors with a final score of 36-21. The dual began in the 138-pound[Read More…]