It was the Cowboys against the Cowboys — Meeker vs. Collbran — for youth basketball on Jan. 21 in Rifle. The Meeker rec district team lost in overtime 14-11. SAMME PURKEY PHOTO
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Lady Panthers knock out ninth consecutive home win, 9-1 overall
The Rangely Panthers once again thrilled their fans with a commanding 56-26 victory over Plateau Valley at home on Thursday. This win, their fourth in a row, is a testament to the team’s growing prowess, with a season record now standing at 9-1. Rangely’s remarkable victory was not just an[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys fall to Cardinals after wins
The Meeker girls’ basketball team knew they were headed into the weekend facing the number four ranked Grand Valley Cardinals and they took the challenge head on. For the week they had already beat Roaring Fork 57-50 and Olathe 51-39. “The Grand Valley game was definitely challenging,” commented senior Ellie[Read More…]
Cowboys win three in a row
Meeker Cowboy basketball went undefeated last week on their three game run, beginning with an at home win against Roaring Fork 43-41. They went on Friday and Saturday to beat Olathe handily 74-44 and Grand Valley 55-49. They are holding steady at 11 in the CHSAA seeding and selection index. [Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys go four out of six in Green River duals, heads to Hotchkiss this weekend
The Meeker Cowboys went four out of six in the dual tournament last weekend in Green River, Wyoming. “Overall it was a good weekend,” began head coach JC Watt, “the tournament was competitive and that is how you get better.” At 215 pounds Judd Harvey was the Cowboys’ top performer.[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Plateau Valley
On Jan. 11, the Rangely Panthers played a tough game against the Plateau Valley Cowboys from Collbran, Colorado. The Cowboys, known for their strong performance and ranked third in 2A, displayed excellent skills and strategy. Plateau Valley started the game with aggressive defense and used their height for an advantage,[Read More…]
RHS wrestlers host tournament
The Rangely Panther wrestling team had a demanding schedule last week. On Thursday, the team traveled to Silt for duals against Coal Ridge and Steamboat Springs. The Panthers faced a narrow defeat against Coal Ridge, losing 30-27 despite wins from Cameron Preciado, Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon[Read More…]
Panther boys’ basketball falls to Miners, Rams
On Jan. 5 the Panthers traveled to Hotchkiss, Colorado, to take on the North Fork Miners. The Panthers came out cold in the first quarter and went down 13-6 after the first period. The size and physicality of the Miners were difficult for the Panthers to match as they were[Read More…]
RHS girls rack up two wins
RANGELY | Lady Panthers opened their season after the holiday break by traveling to North Fork High School on Friday, Jan. 5 for a non-league matchup. The lady Panthers found themselves in a position they have not been in before much this year, trailing the Miners 20-12 at halftime. We[Read More…]
Cowboys stomp Rattlers
The 3-1 Meeker Cowboys basketball team has had a bit of a break and eased into the new year last weekend. That all ends this weekend as it is full steam ahead with three games this week. The Cowboys easily defeated the Little Snake Rattlers 59-33 last Thursday led by[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys fall 43-49
The lady Cowboy basketball team opened up the new year with a close game loss to the Little Snake Rattlers, 43-49. It was a team contribution to the score with Charlie Rogers putting up nine, Rylee Sullivan eight, and Reese Clatterbaugh and Addie Knowles each seven. On the year Sullivan[Read More…]
GIRLS WRESTLING
Rangely High School freshman Harleigh Prater finished second in the 125-pound bracket of the Central Grand Junction girls wrestling tournament last Saturday, which the Phoenix won. Since Rangely does not have a girls’ wrestling team, the dedicated freshman makes the trip to Grand Junction daily for practice, then travels to[Read More…]
