MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team extended its undefeated start to the season with three consecutive wins this past week, including a home victory over Rangely and road wins at Olathe and Gunnison. The Cowboys opened the week at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, against the Rangely[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Meeker boys basketball starts week strong with home win over Rangely, splits road slate
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began their week by hosting the Rangely Panthers in a weekday matchup. The last meeting between the teams came on Jan. 14, 2025, when the Cowboys traveled to Rangely and won 62‑61. This time, Rangely traveled to Meeker looking[Read More…]
Meeker boys wrestling dominates duals, finishes second at North Fork
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team opened a busy stretch with a strong showing at home, hosting Glenwood Springs High School and Coal Ridge High School in a Thursday night triangular on Jan. 15. The Cowboys began the evening by defending their home mat against[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling: learning, growing, winning
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team traveled to Thornton, Colorado, over the weekend to compete in the Skyview Invitational, facing a strong field from across the Front Range. Despite the level of competition, the Cowboys responded with grit and determination throughout the day. Every Meeker wrestler earned[Read More…]
Rangely boys split weekend games, improve to 4-3 on season
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team returned from winter break with a pair of games over the weekend, starting Friday night on the road against fellow “Cat” Conference member Hayden. The last time the teams met, Rangely hosted Hayden on Jan. 10, 2025, and came away with a[Read More…]
Rangely girls basketball sweeps weekend with wins over Hayden, Soroco
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team returned from the holiday break with a dominant defensive showing, sweeping a weekend series against Hayden and Soroco to improve to 6–1 overall and 2–0 in league play. Rangely opened the weekend on the road Friday night with a 55–25 win[Read More…]
Meeker dominates early league play, improves to 6-0 overall
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team returned to the court after their holiday break with a pair of road wins to start the new year. On Friday, the Cowboys visited Grand Valley High School in Parachute for their first game of 2026. Last season, Meeker fell to[Read More…]
Cowboys dominate Rifle, earn multiple podiums at Tournament of Champions
MEEKER | This past week, the Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team hit the road Thursday evening for a dual at Rifle High School. Despite winter road conditions, the Cowboys left Rifle with a 36-16 victory over the Bears. Meeker earned six wins on the mat, highlighted by quick pins from[Read More…]
Cowboys return from break with wins at Grand Valley, Cedaredge
*We apologize for the mix up in this week’s print edition, here is the actual boys basketball recap! MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team returned to the court after their holiday break with a successful weekend on the road, starting the second half of the 2025-26 season[Read More…]
Meeker boys wrestling tops Rifle, posts strong showing at Tournament of Champions
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team braved winter road conditions along Highway 13 to travel to Rifle for a dual against the Bears. Despite the challenging drive, the Cowboys left with a narrow 42–39 victory on Thursday evening before heading to Vernal, Utah, for the[Read More…]
From classroom to community: Empty Bowls returns – Jan. 13 event at MHS raises funds for Meals on Wheels program
MEEKER | Meeker High School will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 13, during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The event brings together students, staff and community members in a student-led effort to support[Read More…]
More than vests: Shield 616 supports Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and its families
RBC | Shield 616, a Colorado Springs–based nonprofit focused on supporting first responders, hosted a family night on Dec. 30, 2025, for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and donated protective vests to deputies as a show of appreciation for their service. The event brought together deputies and their families[Read More…]
