RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team closed out its 2025 season this past weekend with a 3-1 win over the DeBeque Dragons on Senior Day.
The Lady Panthers, led by first-year head coach Angie Hill, finished 11-12 overall and 4-6 in league play, placing seventh. The set scores were 25-19, 25-13, 24-26 and 25-21.
Senior Addison Scott paced Rangely with 13 kills and 14 digs. Senior Aubrianna Tapia added eight kills, and sophomore Natalie Bollinger and freshman Teagan Behunin had seven apiece. Sophomore setters Rylee Kenney and Isabella Cox combined for 32 assists. On defense, Taylor Fouch posted 18 digs and 26 serve receptions, while Behunin and Bollinger added multiple blocks.
Hill said her first season was “fun and exciting,” praising the seniors for their leadership and the younger players for their coachability. Ending the season with a win at home, she said, was “super special.”
“The girls never gave up and fought hard to get back to winning,” Hill said. “I’m excited for the versatile talent we have moving forward.”
Players echoed Hill’s emphasis on trust, growth and team chemistry.
Bollinger said the seniors helped her learn to handle pressure.
“At the beginning of the season I overthought every mistake,” she said. “My team helped me learn that improvement comes over time through hard work and resilience.”
Scott said the team grew closer throughout the year.
“We built a lot of trust as the season went on,” she said. “Coach Hill cared about us as people, not just players. I hope I passed on a good culture — making the best of things and having fun.”
Senior Courtney Files called ending the year with a home win “very refreshing.”
“It meant a lot to finish that way,” she said. “It was bittersweet walking out there, but I’m excited for my future and grateful for volleyball.”
Cox said communication and rhythm steadily improved, especially for a young roster.
“Our chemistry really helped,” she said. “During the DeBeque game we adjusted to their slower defense and moved the ball more strategically.” She hopes to strengthen her setting skills during club season.
Behunin said her confidence grew as she adjusted to varsity play.
“Knowing I was placed on varsity for a reason helped me believe in myself,” she said. “Coach Hill and the seniors taught me to trust my abilities and learn from mistakes.”
Rangely ends the season with a strong finish, a promising young core and a foundation built on resilience, leadership and steady growth under a first-year head coach.