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Rangely girls’ basketball falls in Sweet 16 after undefeated season

RANGELY | The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers hosted No. 29 Ridgway in the first round of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs last Friday, securing a dominant 73-20 victory.

The Panthers started strong, leading 16-5 at the end of the first quarter and extending their advantage to 38-12 at halftime. The win marked their 24th consecutive victory.

“Good, glad we’re at home,” head coach Jimmie Mergelman said. “We shoot the ball well at home, and…