MEEKER I The Cowboys opened league play last Friday against the Gunnison Cowboys. Gunnison and Roaring Fork are both new to the Western Slope league this year, but only Gunnison opted to play football during the Schedule A season. “It was kind of a slow start,” began head coach Shane[Read More…]
MHS Football
Home field win for Cowboys
MEEKER I As far as anyone can remember, last week’s meeting on the gridiron between Meeker and Moffat County was the first time the two football teams have met, on a varsity level, in 32 years. “Everyone is excited and ready to be to some semblance of normal, and a[Read More…]
Expectations for spectators at MSD’s fall extracurricular activities
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Extracurricular activities in the Meeker School District are an extension of the learning that occurs in our classrooms. Our school district is committed to continue with in-person learning as well as extracurricular activities. We ask our community to help us maintain these opportunities[Read More…]
Cowboys prepare to kick off season
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | In an exciting turn of events, Cowboy football will kick off its season this Friday in Starbuck Stadium. “It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for all of us,” commented head coach Shane Phelan. “First the season is on, then it’s off, then it’s back[Read More…]
Cowboy Classic …
Although Cowboy football will not be playing until February, the Cowboy Kickoff Classic took place on schedule last Friday at the Meeker Golf Course. Ten teams competed for the top two spots to help support Cowboy football in their largest fundraiser of the year. This year the top spot went[Read More…]
Football awards …
Meeker Cowboy football 2019’s seven seniors — Tevin Pelloni, Jake Shelton, Colby Shelton, Ridge Williams, Cole Rogers, Colton Wille and Kesston Hobbs — had their last high school football banquet Sunday. Head coach Shane Phelan pointed out that these boys made playoffs each and every year of their high school[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Centauri in quarterfinal
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys made it two games into the postseason before falling to the Centauri Falcons 41-6. The Cowboys struggled to get out of the gates on a warm November afternoon. Starting quarterback Ryan Phelan, junior, suffered a season-ending injury in the first playoff game against Buena Vista.[Read More…]
Cowboys take the field again Saturday
MEEKER | Post season is in full swing, and the Cowboy football team is headed into quarter-finals after a 34-20 win over Buena Vista. The game began with what could have been a major setback after a severe injury to quarterback Ryan Phelan at the end of the first quarter[Read More…]
RBC high school football teams headed into state playoffs: Cowboys play Demons Saturday at home
MEEKER | The snow had to be plowed off of the field for the Class 1A Western Slope League championship game last Friday in the final regular season game and second match between Meeker and Hotchkiss this year. Their first match was in August when the Cowboys took on the[Read More…]
Cowboys dominate Bruins, home game Friday
MEEKER | The Cowboys opened the game kicking off to the Bruins who drove down the field with force before finally punting. Meeker’s opening drive was a bit shaky as they adjusted to Olathe’s defense; they went for the first down without anything to lose and fell short turning it[Read More…]
Cowboys–34, Paonia–0
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys had their last regular season away game for the year at Paonia. The Eagles have traditionally been the toughest league opponent the Cowboys face. “Paonia is always a tough environment to play in, tough hard-nosed kids, well-coached, and we are very excited for the win,”[Read More…]
Homecoming victory for Meeker
Tiffany Jehorek Photos MEEKER | Cedaredge came to Meeker last weekend to take on the state-ranked No. 4 Cowboys for homecoming. With a final score of 36-6, the Cowboys are now 5-1 this season. Meeker had 264 passing yards and 254 receiving. “We spread the football around the field,” commented[Read More…]
