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 Basketball
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Busy pre-season schedule for lady Panthers
Basketball is off to an excellent start for the Rangely High School lady Panthers. The 2023/2024 team returns its eight top scorers from last season, where it placed seventh in the Colorado 2A girls’ basketball state tournament. Seniors Ryann Mergelman (10.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3.2 assists per[Read More…]
Lady Panthers celebrate season accomplishments
The Rangely High School lady Panthers celebrated their end of season in grand style this year with a luau event. The event was put on by Cheri Smith and Brooke Lohse for the 2022-2023 lady Panthers who finished in seventh place at state with a 19-6 overall record, a Western[Read More…]
Rangely lady Panthers play Sedgwick County and Del Norte at state tourney
The Rangely Panthers played March 9-10 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado, in the Great Eight of the CH- SAA 2A Girls Basketball tournament. Heading into the tournament the Pan- thers were the No. 7 seed and were set to take on the Cougars from Sedg- wick County[Read More…]
PANTHERS MAKE IT TO GREAT 8
The Rangely High School girls’ basketball team, coached by Jimmie Mergelman and Jeremy Lohry, made it to the Colorado High School Activities Association 2A “Great 8” state championships in Denver March 9-10 following a 52-45 win over Akron on March 4. The RHS lady Panthers fell to Sedgwick County (Julesberg)[Read More…]
