MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School girls basketball team began its week on the road in Wyoming, taking on the Little Snake Mustangs in the “Snake Pit.” Both teams entered the game undefeated, but only one would leave with that record intact. Unfortunately for Meeker, the Cowboys saw[Read More…]
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Meeker wrestling splits duals, takes fourth at Les Mattocks Tournament
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team began its week by hosting the Delta Panthers in a dual at Meeker High School. It was a hard-fought matchup, but the Cowboys ultimately fell 46–30 to the visiting Panthers. Meeker picked up key wins from freshman Kael Overton[Read More…]
Cowboys rise and fall: Wins over Vail, Little Snake, loss to Roaring Fork
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began its week at home in front of its crowd, hosting the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. The last time the teams met was Jan. 21, 2025, when Meeker traveled to Vail Mountain and fell 61–54. This time, the[Read More…]
Wolf conflicts, bison worries and water shortages top county agenda
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball extends undefeated streak with three-game sweep
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…]
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…]
