Sports
Spartans begin softball season
RANGELY I The Spartans softball team had a great opening fall weekend starting Sept. 5. The freshman-stacked team started their fall schedule facing the 2014 RMAC Champions, Colorado Mesa University.
RHS alum, former Meeker coach joins hall of fame
RBC I Rangely High School alum and former Meeker teacher/coach Bill Turner, along with his former University of Utah teammates, winners of the 1964 Liberty Bowl, were recently inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame.
Cowboys’ cross country takes fifth at Eagle Valley
MEEKER I The Cowboys traveled to the Gypsum Creek Golf Course for the Eagle Valley Invitational this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day to run, and a strong showing for the Meeker team.
Gunnison course slow for Rangely harriers
RANGELY I The Rangely cross country runners took a road trip to Gunnison for their meet this weekend. The weather was cool but the course was slow.
Panthers stay perfect, pummel Plateau Valley Cowboys 69-14
RANGELY I With a dominating 69-14 win over the Plateau Valley Cowboys on Yeager Field last Friday, the Panthers are now 4-0 and will travel to play last year’s state runner-up, the Caliche Buffaloes on Friday in Iliff.
MHS volleyball wins two
MEEKER I The Meeker High School volleyball team won two out of three matches last weekend, beating Caprock Acadamy on Thursday evening and West Grand on Saturday. Their weekend began as they hosted the team new to the league, private school Caprock Acadamy from Grand Junction.
Lady Cowboys softball team sweeps Rifle
MEEKER I The Lady Cowboys softball team traveled to Rifle Thursday, Sept. 11, and swept the Bears with 10-1, 11-6 victories. They were led by pitchers Christina Pryce of Steamboat Springs and Maria Gonzalez of Meeker.
Lady Panthers take down Plateau Valley Cowboys
RANGELY I The Rangely High School volleyball team won a big league game at home Saturday, beating Plateau Valley.
Men’s golf champ…
Meeker distance runners place sixth
MEEKER I The weather continued to cooperate Saturday as the Meeker High School cross-country boys participated in the Basalt Invitational with the boys finishing sixth overall.
Way leads RHS Panther golfers
RANGELY I The Rangely High School golfing Panthers competed at Yampa Valley Golf Course on Aug. 27, when they had to battle strong winds on the course.
