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…]
Rangely Sports
Meeker and Rangely play exhibition games
Meeker and Rangely played exhibition games in basketball for the boys and girls teams. The Rangely girls and Meeker boys won the games, but the scores do not count toward season standings. RHS boys are 2-4 so far this season after a loss ot the Limon Badgers 26-73 on the[Read More…]
Panthers lose two
Making a long road trip to Yuma, Colorado, the Rangely Panthers encountered tough competition Friday, Dec. 16. Yuma dominated the Panthers from the tip-off with intense pressure in the passing lanes, forcing many Panther turnovers leading to easy baskets. The Panthers went down 24-5 after a tough first quarter. Rangely[Read More…]
Christian, Torsell crowned champions in West Grand
The Panther wrestlers were on the road this past weekend in West Grand. The Panthers dueled a very tough Saratoga Wyoming squad Friday. The team competed but fell short 36-21. Those winning for the Panthers were Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. On Saturday, the Panthers competed[Read More…]
Panthers shine at Western Slope Winter Classic
The Rangely Panthers hosted the Western Slope Winter Classic on December 8-9, featuring eight boys’ basketball teams. The Panthers secured a commendable third place with a 2-1 record over the weekend. The first game was a nail-biter against the Dolores Bears, with Rangely trailing 24-20 at halftime. However, a dominant[Read More…]
Panther grapplers excel in Soroco
The Rangely Panther wrestling team had a successful and eventful weekend, starting with dual matches in Soroco on Friday and culminating in the Soroco Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Friday against West Grand the Panthers narrowly lost the first dual with a score of 42-36. Victories for the Panthers came from[Read More…]
HOOP SHOOT
Rangely Elks Lodge #1907 hosted its local hoop shoot on Dec. 5, 2023, with 22 competitors. Placing in the 8-9-year-old girls’ division were Lillie Potter, first, and Emmilia Arnett, second. In the boys’ 8-9 division the first place winner was Ace Behunin, second Lander Dembowski, third Kenton Manchester, and fourth[Read More…]
CHEER SENIOR
Senior Annabelle Brannon leads this year’s Panther cheer team. MATT SCOGGINS photo
Lady Panthers notch three wins
The Rangely lady Panthers excelled in their second pre-season tournament, the Western Slope Winter Classic, hosted on their home court. They emerged victorious in all three games, boosting their record to an impressive 5-0. The Panthers kicked off the tournament against the Nucla Mustangs, scoring 14 points in the first[Read More…]
RHS wrestlers kick off season
The Rangely Panthers began their 2023-2024 wrestling season on the road this past weekend, starting in Olathe, Colorado. The dual meet proved to be tightly contested. Freshman Cameron Preciado had an impressive debut, pinning his opponent in just 26 seconds. Fellow freshman Christian Fortunato received a forfeit. A notable match[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers face tough opener against Manila
The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team commenced their season with a challenging away game against the Manila Mustangs on Friday, Dec. 1. The Mustangs set a brisk pace, securing a 22-7 lead in the first quarter, largely thanks to their success with the first four three-pointers. The youthful Panthers, featuring[Read More…]
Lady Panthers triumph at Manila Holiday tournament
The lady Panthers showcased their skills at the Manila Holiday Tournament, playing two games over the weekend. They faced off against Manila on Friday and American Heritage on Saturday. In the game against Manila, the Panthers started strong, leading 12-4 in the first quarter. Despite a challenging second quarter, they[Read More…]
