MEEKER | The lady Cowboys softball team traveled to the eastern slope of Colorado for the Eaton Tournament in Eaton, Colo. The two-day tournament on Aug. 24 and 25 matched the Cowboys in four neutral non-conference games.
On Friday, Aug. 24 they opened the tournament playing Rocky Ford Meloneers. The Cowboys scored eight runs to five for the win. They played a second game on Friday against the Lamar Savages who handed the Cowboys their first loss for the weekend, with a score of 11-1. Saturday, Aug. 25 was a tougher day for the Cowboys with two games and two losses. First loss on the day was to the Eaton Reds with a score of 2-9 and second game was a loss to the University Bulldogs 10-17.
Next up for the lady Cowboys is a doubleheader against the Cedaredge Bruins on Sept. 4 at home. The first game is at 3 p.m. and second game is immediately following.
By Tiffany Jehorek | Rio Blanco Herald Times