MEEKER I “It was fun,” Cowboy wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of a tournament last Saturday in Kremmling. “We’re starting to gel together.” Because of injury and eligibility, only five wrestlers competed, but Gutierrez said most of the wrestlers traveled to the West Grand tournament.
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Meeker girls sweep past three foes to win tourney
MEEKER I After a loss at home to Olathe, the Meeker girls’ basketball team won three games and the title last weekend in Granby. The Lady Cowboys lost to Olathe on Dec. 15, following the Cowboy Shootout.
Lady Panthers whip Plateau to even record
RANGELY I One of its starters was feeling under the weather, but the Lady Panthers were a picture of health last Friday against Plateau Valley. Rangely doubled the score on the visitors, winning easily 61-30.
Hardy finishes third at Delta Invitational
MEEKER I Cowboy sophomore Justin Hardy wrestled in his first tournament of the season and finished third in the Delta Invitational, where five teammates also placed in the top six. “It was a tougher tournament than the weekend before because most of the teams were 4A, but we also wrestled[Read More…]
One match postponed, but Rangely still gets 10 duals
RANGELY I They didn’t have as many matches as they originally anticipated, due to a postponement. But Rangely’s wrestlers still got in plenty of action last week, which is the focus this early in the season. “All in all, we did all right. We got 10 duals in,” said coach[Read More…]
Slide Show: Cowboy Shootout
Teams from the region battled in the annual Cowboy Shootout last week in Meeker. Click here for a slide show of some of the action from the game and the fans.
Hoops: Rangely girls lose one, win one against Utah teams
RANGELY I The Lady Panthers lost their rematch with Altamont, Utah, but the score was closer than the first meeting.
Meeker Cowboys repeat as champs of local tourney
MEEKER I The Cowboys claimed the title of Shootout champs for the second year in a row by virtue of their three wins this past weekend.
Barone rally falls short
MEEKER I After overcoming a 17-point deficit, Meeker’s Barone Middle School almost pulled off the big comeback. But the eighth-graders came up short, losing to Craig 37-35 in last Saturday’s district championship game. “This one did not start well,” said coach Neil Joy.
Panther wrestlers to see lots of action
RANGELY I It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Panther wrestlers. Rangely will have its first home match tonight against Grand Valley, starting at 6. Then, the Panthers will compete at dual team tournaments Friday at Roosevelt, Utah, and Saturday at Mesa State in Grand Junction.
Patrick Phelan scores 37 as Rangely nips Utah team
RANGELY I Bottom line, it was a win. “We won, but we have a long ways to go,” Rangely coach Mark Skelton said after his team’s season-opening game last Friday at Altamont, Utah. “I guess that would be a good way to put it.” Still, the 61-57 win was significant,[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys finish second in tourney
MEEKER I Opening the season with two wins put the Lady Cowboys into the championship game of the annual White River Electric Association Cowboy Shootout, where Meeker finished second to 3A Grand Valley.
