MEEKER | As spring starts to peek through and take hold, the spring sportsters young and old are able to get out of doors to train, compete, get the endorphins flowing, and enjoy the warmer weather. Running, a sport enjoyed by some, loathed by others, is not just a hobby.[Read More…]
Sports
Lady Cowboys recognized for season efforts
MEEKER | The season came to a close too soon, but numerous lady Cowboys were recognized for their efforts on the basketball court. The Mile High Prep Report named Julia Dinwiddie to its first team all-state and Sarah Kracht to honorable mention. They also named Dinwiddie as the player of[Read More…]
Five Cowboys earn awards this season, Kindler coach of the year
MEEKER | Senior Cole Rogers, nominated by the Western Slope League coaches to the All-Conference team was also named co-player of the year for the league, and as the Western Slope Senior Player of the year he will get to go to the all state games this June. Rogers was[Read More…]
With proper precautions, Cowboys continue to practice
MEEKER | Twenty-nine kids were planning on playing Cowboy baseball this spring, and their season, just like all other sports seasons this spring from professional to high school, have been cut short. CLARIFICATION: The Meeker School District understands that many of our student-athletes have chosen to self organize and continue[Read More…]
AWARDS …
The 2019-2020 Meeker Cowboy wrestling team celebrated their year Monday. Receiving awards were, from left to right, Reese Harvey – Most Improved, Trae Kennedy – Most Near Falls and Most Tech Falls, Colby Clatterbaugh – Most Dedicated, Most Takedowns, Most Wins, Ridge Williams – Most Valuable, Dax Sheridan – Most[Read More…]
Runners still working toward goals individually during CHSAA closure
MEEKER | The 2020 track season began March 2. The following week the full team was together for four practices before the Colorado High School Sports Activities Association announced that all sports practices and competition, music competitions, the state speech tournament and student leadership’s Advisor U are suspended through April[Read More…]
Sports suspended through April 18
RBC | The Colorado High School Activities Association, following the most recent recommendation of state and federal health officials, has announced changes in the spring sports and activities schedules. “In light of Governor Jared Polis’ announcement Monday afternoon, we are announcing that the Association will follow the guidelines that went[Read More…]
Boys B-ball …
All ERBM Recreation and Park District third through sixth grade youth boys’ basketball teams had a successful season that ended in late February. In the third/fourth-grade age division, Meeker had three teams and they ended up with the three best records in the Colorado River Youth Basketball League. For most[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers take 3rd in Hayden
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School wrestlers competed against 12 teams at the 2020 Soroco Middle School wrestling meet. With 194 points the Cowboys took third place behind Hayden and Craig. On the top of the podium for the Cowboys were Cade Blunt (145), Brendan Clatterbaugh (165), and Noah LeBlanc[Read More…]
Girls fall to Wray 57-55
RBC | The lady Cowboys basketball season came to end last Saturday at the hands of the Wray Eagles. Meeker hosted the Region 3 tournament taking on the Telluride Miners in the opening game. “This was a fun game for everyone, all the girls got to play, and they played[Read More…]
Cowboys end season
RBC | After a slow start to the season, the Cowboys ended their year with a 12-11 record, a bid to the regionals, and an improvement over the 2018-2019 season. “We finished strong, struggled in the beginning, but did really well at the end,” said head coach Klark Kindler. Meeker[Read More…]
School district postpones activities following CHSAA announcement
RBC | All school activities related to the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) have been postponed until April 6 to comply with recommendations to prevent the spread of coronavirus. That includes sports practices and competition, the state speech tournament, music festivals, etc., according to CHSAA press release Thursday. The[Read More…]
