Team secures state berth with two exciting home wins. The lady Panthers added yet another accolade to their 2023/2024 season. The Panthers are the CHSAA State Tournament Region 2 Champions after securing two victories on their home court on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. The first game as[Read More…]
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Elks Hoop Shoot
Rangely seventh grader Kinlie Plummer, after taking first place in both the local and regional Elks Hoop Shoots, advanced to the state competition last weekend in Salida, Colorado. Plummer was up against some very tough competition, as the reigning national champion was competing. Plummer shot very well and was one[Read More…]
Meeker Boys Basketball
The Cowboys ended their season at regionals this years after a valiant effort. Top scorers included Ethan Quinn, Jace Mobley, and Ryan Sullivan. Amber Garcia photos
Cowboy basketball teams wrap seasons at regionals
Both the boys and girls basketball seasons came to an end for Meeker last weekend with the boys finishing in the sweet 16 and the girls in the round of 32. On the road, the girls went to Yuma to play Montezuma-Cortez. The Cowboys’ record reflected their strength of schedule[Read More…]
Lady Panthers repeat district champs
Special to the Herald Winning 18 games in the regular season, winning a regular season 1A/2A Western Slope League Championship, scoring 90 points in a single game, adding two more wins to the win column, and Coach Mergelman winning her 175-game of her career were the numerous headlines for the[Read More…]
Panthers v. Tigers: Season-ender goes into OT
On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Rangely Panthers attempted to keep their season alive traveling to Hayden, Colorado, to take on the Tigers in the district tournament play-in game. Earlier this year the Panthers made the same trip and ended up falling 69-49. The Panthers came out of the gates[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys take 3A District title, head into regional competition against Florence
The Meeker Cowboys are district champions for the first time since they moved up to class 3A and will host regionals for the first time since 2021. Sitting at first in their league they bypassed the pigtails and went straight to the Friday and Saturday tournament. Outscoring their opponents in[Read More…]
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
The Meeker High School baseball and softball teams held their first joint auction and fundraiser Sunday evening, the Take Me Out to the Ball Game Auction and Fundraiser with more than 130 in attendance. “We cannot thank your sponsors enough for their generous support,” commented softball head coach Kendal Bergman.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers league champions again
Lady Panthers closed out the regular season on Saturday with an 85-11 win over Vail Christian. Panthers were led by Miah Wren with 24 points, five steals, and four assists. Following her was Aubrianna Tapia with the first double-double of her varsity career, 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ducey followed[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Vail Christian
On Feb. 17 the Panthers had their last regular season game at home against the Vail Christian Saints. The Saints came into the game with a 10-7 record in fourth place in the Western Slope league standings. In the first quarter, the Panthers came out on fire on both ends[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Grand Junction Central
The Cowboys took their second loss last weekend, but to a team two classifications up and without one of their key players. Grand Junction Central was not initially on the schedule, but when Mancos dropped out, the team needed to pick up a game. Playing a 5A team will not[Read More…]
YOUTH B-BALL
Meeker hosted Rifle and New Castle at the high school this Saturday. Meeker 1 vs. Rifle, Meeker won in overtime 12 to 10. They also played New Castle. Meeker 2 vs. Rifle, Meeker won 18 to 9. Meeker 2 vs. New Castle, Meeker won 28 to 13. The 5th and[Read More…]
