MEEKER | On the road again to Fruita, Colo., the Meeker Cowboy cross country team traveled to Fruita Monument High School and the Anna Banana Invitational at Snooks Bottom Open Space. Fifteen teams were in attendance, of which six were in the 2A class. Blue skies and climbing temperatures greeted the[Read More…]
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Rangely v-ball has tough time in Meeker match
RANGELY I Rangely’s JV and varsity volleyball teams had a tough time in Meeker. “It was difficult getting a flow together for both teams with unforced errors and missed serves,” said assistant coach Katie Toyne via email. “One definite bright spot on the match was Skylar Thacker with 15 digs[Read More…]
Cowboys trounce Skiers in doubleheader; 6-3 in league
MEEKER | The class 3A, Aspen Skiers, traveled to Meeker on Thursday, Sept. 20 for a softball double header against the lady Cowboys. Aspen and Meeker are in the same district and the wins over Aspen advanced the Cowboy overall record to 8-6 and improved their district standing. “Runs ruled Aspen[Read More…]
Panther jr. high football gets first win
RANGELY | The Rangely Junior High football team got their first win on Saturday, defeating the Soroco (South Routt County) Rams 44-30. Rangely jumped out to a 22-0 lead midway through the second quarter. Soroco battled back to cut the lead to 22-14 at the half. After halftime the Panthers[Read More…]
Meeker volleyball remains undefeated
MEEKER | It was another exciting week for Meeker Cowboy volleyball. The girls remain undefeated after a Thursday matchup against Rangely and a Friday blowout of West Grand. With a record of 12-0, the team will be continuing league play this coming week.
HEADED TO STATE …
The seven Rio Blanco County athletes playing golf for the Rangely Panthers this season went to regionals in Gunnison Monday. Meeker’s Phil Arnold qualified for the state competition by shooting an 85. Meeker’s Pete Hanks shot a 99, Nick Massey, also of Meeker, shot 100, and Raiden Ganser of Rangely[Read More…]
Rangely junior high volleyball teams head to league tourney
RANGELY | Rangely middle school volleyball started their season with 31 girls participating: 15 sixth graders, 10 seventh graders and six eighth graders. The girls have been practicing since school started. Most of the girls have never played volleyball so it was starting with basic fundamentals of volleyball. All of the[Read More…]
HORSEPOWER …
The 2018 Mountain West Football opening weekend began Sept. 8 with the Rangely third/fourth and fifth/sixth grade teams traveling to Starbuck Stadium to take on the Meeker Mustangs teams. Under sunny skies, fans on both side of the field enjoyed the hard work, dedication, and great sportsmanship which has become[Read More…]
JV Panthers lose 39-32 to Plateau Valley Cowboys
RANGELY | The Rangely High School football junior varsity team took to the road to take on the Plateau Valley Cowboys. The Panthers could not overcome stalled plays on defense that broke free to long touchdown scores. The Panthers held the score at 0-6 in favor of the Cowboys after the[Read More…]
Panthers undefeated heading into bye week
RANGELY | The Panthers hosted the 2-0 Vail Christian Saints last Friday. Off to a hard-nosed start, the Saints received the ball and took up the whole first quarter. They finished at the opening of the second quarter with a 2-yard run and two point conversion to jump out on top[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Badgers 25-16
MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy football was on the road last weekend, making a trip over the mountains to Limon, Colo. In search of a victory over the Badgers after last November’s defeat in the playoffs, the Cowboys came up short, losing 25-16. “The kids did a nice job,” commented head coach[Read More…]
RBC runners compete at Eagle Valley Invitational
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther Cross Country team traveled to Gypsum Creek Golf Course for the Eagle Valley Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, running against schools from Denver and Boulder, and with 244 boys and 195 girls. Out of the 20 teams represented Rangely was only one of four 2A schools.[Read More…]
