RANGELY I Rangely’s junior high wrestlers competed in the 16 team Gypsum Creek Middle School Wrestling Invitational on Leap Day last weekend. Rangely has 15 grapplers this season including Gage Nielsen, Robert Murray, Drew Zadra, Landon Carlson, Aiden Christian, Clay Allred, Isaiah Moody, Trenton Long, Kobey Chism, Kolby Olsen, Jaxon[Read More…]
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Cowboys take 2nd in district, head to Vail for regionals
MEEKER I The Cowboys had two nail biters this weekend in district play. Friday, after the decisive win over Soroco on Tuesday, Meeker took on the Cowboys from Plateau Valley. A one-point game, Meeker took victory 57-56 and looked forward to a chance to play for first place.
District champions! Lady Cowboys to host regionals
MEEKER I The lady Cowboys are district champions and will host regionals in Meeker, playing for a chance for the second year in a row to the big show. Sarah Kracht with 16 points and Julia Dinwiddie with 12 led the Cowboys in a 53-36 win over the Hayden Tigers.
Barone wrestlers take first place at Gypsum Invitational
MEEKER I Tuesday was the opening of the wrestling season for Barone Middle School (BMS). Their first matches of the year, a triangular between Meeker, Craig and Hayden. “The kids looked nervous against Hayden but battled back against Craig,” commented head coach Todd Morris. Meeker triumphed over Hayden 62-45 but[Read More…]
Panthers push through challenges, look forward to next year
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther wrestling team qualified three for the “Big Show”: sophomores Zane Varner (145) and Byron Mackay (285), and senior Tytus Coombs (160).
Marked improvement bodes well for Cowboys’ future
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys were well represented with eight athletes last weekend at the 2020 Colorado High School State Wrestling Tournament. Trae Kennedy, Ty Goedert, Colby Clatterbaugh and Ridge Williams all scored team points.
Cowboys stomp Tigers
MEEKER I The Cowboys played their final regular season game at home against the Hayden Tigers. Victorious once again, the final score was 54-38.
Cowboys ready for district tournament
MEEKER I The Cowboys ended their regular season with a record of 10-9. They were 9-3 in the league, and took second place even before the 55-47 win against Hayden at home last Friday.
Panthers challenge DeBeque, dominate district pigtail game
RANGELY I The DeBeque Dragons traveled to Rangely for both teams’ final games of the regular season. The girls’ game proved to be a thriller and featured the lady Panthers trailing most of the game and winning on a last-second shot. DeBeque, the defending 1A boys’ state champions, didn’t figure[Read More…]
Lady Panthers end regular season with dramatic win
RANGELY I The lady Panthers secured a much needed Western Slope League win against the DeBeque Dragons on Friday, Feb. 21. Coming into the game the Panthers were in a sixth-place conference tie with Paonia, who fell to Hotchkiss on Thursday. With the win against DeBeque, the Panthers secured the[Read More…]
A FAMILY AFFAIR …
Nick Gianinetti placed in the top 10 in the semi-pro division at the last RMSHA race near Bear Lake, Idaho. His wife Andrea placed 12th in the amateur division, gaining some valuable experience. Their family is headed to Afton, Wyoming this weekend for the next chance to earn points in[Read More…]



