MEEKER | Barone Middle School football had a strong start this fall, with 41 boys suiting up for the seventh- and eighth-grade teams.
The seventh grade Cowboys are 4-1, anchored by a powerhouse defense that opened the season with three straight shutouts. The squad has shown talent, grit and camaraderie while posting wins over Riverside (16-0), Craig (12-0), Grand Valley (16-0) and East Grand (24-20). Their lone loss came in a tight 12-6 battle with…