Everyone is invited to the Meeker Homecoming parade at 2 p.m. Friday, following a barbecue on the courthouse lawn to benefit the MHS athletic department starting at 11:30 a.m. Meeker will host the Paonia Eagles in volleyball and football Friday night.
Meeker Sports
8th graders win in Steamboat
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School volleyball teams were on the road this weekend to play a scrappy team in Steamboat Springs.
Mustangs keep battling, improving
RBC I The Meeker Mustangs are three games into their season now, and the improvement in such young, excited players was obvious as the third and fourth grade team had a nail-biting game against New Castle at Rifle High School Saturday.
Meeker’s JV edged out by Sailors
MEEKER I The Black and Gold JV were defeated by the margin of a field goal, losing to Steamboat Springs 28-31.
Sailors sink Cowboys
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School football teams hit the field Saturday against a big passing attack by the Steamboat Springs Sailors.
Two wins for MHS lady Cowboys
MEEKER I “Two wins on the weekend against two tough league teams,” coach Christy Atwood said of the impressive weekend for the Meeker High School volleyball team. The lady Cowboys began their weekend with Vail Mountain.
MHS Cowboys knocked off by Del Norte 22-36
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys fell to Del Norte on a warm Saturday afternoon. Fumbles again had strong effect on the outcome of the game.
Barlau wins O.F.I.C. tourney
MEEKER I Mark Barlau of Glenwood Springs defended his title as champion of the Old Farts In Carts (O.F.I.C.) tournament played last Saturday at the Meeker Golf Course. The field of 27 golfers, split into two flights, featured more than 20 from out of town.
Local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick results released
MEEKER I The annual NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition, sponsored locally by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, was held Sept. 14. Forty-four boys and girls, ranging in age from six to 15, competed.
Barone Middle School football team
The Barone Middle School football teams opened the season in Starbuck Stadium last Saturday against Rangely and won both the seventh- and eighth-grade games but lost two games to Craig last Saturday.
MHS takes GJCC
MEEKER I The Cowboy runners headed south and west this past Friday to participate in the Grand Junction Cross Country Invitation ran at the Canyon View Park.
Lady Cowboys battle it out away from home
MEEKER I The weekend was certainly a test for Meeker’s volleyball team, having three matches in two days, all on the road.