Sports
Record-breaking success at Cowboy Kickoff Classic
MEEKER | It was a busy weekend for Cowboy football. The team hosted its annual Cowboy Kickoff Classic on Friday at the Meeker Golf Course and it was another record year with teams outnumbering the amount of golf carts available. Golfers finished just before a big rainstorm brought everyone inside[Read More…]
Panther football begins strong: teamwork, potential and progress
RANGELY | The Panther football team embraced the start of their season with fervor, participating in an invigorating scrimmage held in Altamont. This initial display was a clear indicator of their readiness and dedication to the upcoming challenges. Launching with defense, the team’s combination of energy and hard work set[Read More…]
Panthers roar at Boggy Draw Bear Chase
RANGELY | The Rangely cross country team launched their season this past weekend with a spirited performance at the Boggy Draw Bear Chase Meet in Dolores, Colorado. With six boys and four girls, the team exhibited its youthful vitality and potential in a challenging meet. “For many, this was their[Read More…]
Cowboy volleyball starts strong with four-game sweep
BY TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker High School opened for the first time this fall, not to welcome back kids, but to welcome Meeker Cowboy volleyball fans. The Cowboys had been practicing for more than two weeks, preparing for a new season with only two[Read More…]
Panthers secure second place in intense home tournament
Rangely | The Rangely Invitational Volleyball Tournament unfolded over an exhilarating weekend, with an array of competitive teams, including strong contenders like Grand Valley, Telluride, DeBeque, Dove Creek, Hayden and Cedaredge converging for spirited clashes. The Panthers commenced the tournament with a resounding display of dominance, orchestrating a commanding 2-0[Read More…]
Softball opens season with determined effort against Palisade
BY TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy softball team played hard against the Palisade Bulldogs in their season opener on Saturday. “Once again we begin our season when the scores do not reflect how the girls played,” commented head coach Kendal Bergman. “The improvement[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series 2023 wraps up
MEEKER | The last of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series was held last Thursday. Winners from Thursday and series end-of-year winners are below. Thursday, Aug. 17 #12 Team Roping – Cody Edinger/Brett Watson #8 Team Roping – Brett Watson/Ivan Carillo Dally Ribbon Roping – Cody Edinger/Sherry Dexter Open Breakaway –[Read More…]
Cowboy golf season underway
MEEKER | The Cowboy Golf team has been hard at it competing in over four tournaments this season so far. Front Row: Sam Hightower, Jacob Roberts, Brycen Pena, Montey Franklin, Head Coach Willy Theos. Back Row: Thomas Curry, Spencer Gates, Wil Schwartz, Drew Drake, Alex Garcia. | COURTESY PHOTO Head[Read More…]
MHS softball kicks off season this Saturday
MEEKER | Meeker High School softball began practicing in early August and has its first competition this weekend. “The Meeker High School softball team is very excited to kick off the 2023 season this Saturday, August 19th against Palisade,” commented head coach Kendal Bergman. Bergman will be assisted by Kelsey[Read More…]
MHS football team prepares for season
MEEKER | It is a theme this year for Cowboy sports: large teams with a ton of upperclassmen. The Cowboy football team is no different. With a large team comes the need for a great coaching staff and head coach Andy Coryell is returning his full staff for the second[Read More…]
48 girls out for MHS volleyball team
MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy volleyball hasn’t seen a team this big quite possibly in forever. With 48 girls on the team, head coach Greg Cravens says, “It is a great ‘problem’ to have.” Meeker High School’s volleyball program has excelled in the past several years, and the success is apparent[Read More…]
