MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team competed in the regional tournament last weekend, bringing 11 wrestlers and finishing third overall out of 15 teams. The Cowboys finished with a team score of 135 points. Three Meeker wrestlers won individual regional titles: Cade Blunt, Clay Crawford, and Koy[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Meeker girls wrestling makes history, sends four to state
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team made history this past weekend by competing in its first-ever regional tournament. The event determined which wrestlers advance to the Colorado High School State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena this weekend. The Cowboys sent seven wrestlers to the regional tournament, all[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win one, drop two; fall to 9-9 for the season
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls basketball team secured a home victory Thursday against the Plateau Valley Cowboys, winning 52-41. The win came after a tough loss to the Grand Valley Cardinals the previous Saturday. Head coach Megan Shelton, facing her former team, saw her squad step up in a[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys fall to Plateau Valley, but bounce back in double overtime win against Gunnison
MEEKER | Meeker High School’s boys basketball team hosted the Plateau Valley Cowboys last Thursday evening, suffering a tough 50-39 loss. The defeat marked the Cowboys’ fifth consecutive loss. Head coach Klark Kindler discussed his team’s defensive struggles. “We did some good things. They are talented and we had a[Read More…]
Library Board elects new officers, draws additional public comment
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room. Outgoing board President Meredith Deming, John Moffitt, Keri Grieser, Michael Cobb, and newly appointed member Toby Leavitt attended in person. Board member Dan Olson participated via Zoom. The meeting began with the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT
MEEKER | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Rangely, Colorado, with all three commissioners present. The meeting began with a public comment period. Wendy Gillard of Rangely congratulated Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Callie Scritchfield on their election victories. Gillard said while she[Read More…]
MHS girls wrestling hosts first tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team made history last weekend by hosting its first-ever tournament at Meeker High School. The event featured six visiting teams, with Meeker as the seventh competitor. Five wrestlers competed for the Cowboys on Saturday, all of whom earned placements. The team finished second[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys extend home winning streak
By JARED HENDERSON [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls basketball team extended their home win streak to three games Friday night after defeating the North Fork Miners, 51-43. Junior Addie Knowles played a pivotal role in the victory, notching a double-double with 25 points and 21 rebounds. Knowles has[Read More…]
MHS Cowboys fall to North Fork Miners, Grand Valley Cardinals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team hosted the North Fork Miners last Friday, hoping to end a two-game losing streak and improve their 3-10 record. The Miners entered the game riding a two-game winning streak with a 6-7 record. The Cowboys struggled throughout the night and ultimately[Read More…]
MHS wrestlers secure dual victory over Moffat County
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys’ wrestling team traveled to Craig last week for a dual against the Moffat County High School Bulldogs. The dual began at the 113-pound weight class following a double forfeit at 106 pounds. Eli Rundberg secured Meeker’s first win by forfeit. The Cowboys dominated early,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers continue undefeated play, 16-0 for the season and Rangely Sports Updates
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team extended its impressive winning streak to 16 games this past weekend with back-to-back victories against Plateau Valley and Rifle High School. On Friday, the Lady Panthers traveled to Plateau Valley, defeating the Cowboys 61-33. The victory marked their 15th consecutive win[Read More…]
Upcoming vacancies for Meeker School District
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its regular January meeting last week at the district office. All seven board members were present. The meeting began with student celebrations and staff recognitions. Two students were recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the first semester. A group of staff[Read More…]
