The Meeker Cowboys returned to the field Friday after two weeks off with a 47-14 homecoming victory over Olathe on Oct. 9, improving to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in league play. The Cowboys rushed for 297 yards on 28 carries and totaled 343 yards of offense. Junior Jonah Lee led[Read More…]
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Wren breaks 18-minute barrier at Warrior XC
By MATT SCOGGINS The Rangely High School and Middle School cross country teams turned in strong performances Friday, Oct. 9, at the Warrior XC Invitational at Lincoln Park Golf Course in Grand Junction. Competing against a loaded field featuring numerous 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A programs, the Panthers recorded several[Read More…]
Cowboy harriers set 3 PRs after busy HoCo day
After starting their day in the homecoming parade, the Cowboys cross country team headed to Grand Junction Oct. 9 for the Warrior XC Invitational. Three runners set personal records against a crowded field of competition. Bradley Conrado led Meeker’s boys varsity, finishing 81st in the 5-kilometer race in 17 minutes,[Read More…]
Cowboy V-ball sinks Pirates, tames Panthers
The Meeker volleyball team extended its winning streak to six matches over homecoming weekend, defeating Olathe 3-1 Friday, Oct. 9, before sweeping county rival Rangely 3-0 Saturday. The Cowboys improved to 13-3 overall and 9-2 in Western Slope League play, climbing five spots to No. 11 in the Class 2A[Read More…]
First-year skipper sees progress, promise in MHS softball
Meeker High School softball closed its season Thursday, Oct. 8, with a pair of losses to Rifle, falling 21-4 and 17-0 at home. Despite the results, first-year skipper Josh Martin sees plenty of promise in the future. “Our record wasn’t where we wanted it to be, but I definitely saw[Read More…]
Panther sports: October 15, 2026
FOOTBALL: Rangely’s two-game winning streak came to an end Thursday, Oct. 8, as the Panthers fell 58-8 to Hayden on the road. The loss dropped Rangely to 3-3 overall, while Hayden improved to 5-1. The Panthers return home Friday, Oct. 16, to face Plateau Valley at 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Rangely[Read More…]
Cowboys take second at Severy Invitational
The Meeker High School boys cross country team earned second place at the Chris Severy Invitational in Aspen Saturday, Oct. 3, finishing with 65 points. “I was excited for the team, and proud of them,” head coach Marty Casey said. “A great effort, and a great result!” Junior Bradley Conrado[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys sweep West Grand, improve to 11-3
The Meeker High School volleyball team swept West Grand on the road Saturday, Oct. 3, winning 25-12, 25-21 and 25-11. The Cowboys improved to 11-3 overall and 7-2 in Western Slope League play. As of Oct. 6, Meeker stood fifth in the league and No. 16 in the Class 2A[Read More…]
Softball to honor four seniors at HoCo game Thursday
Meeker High School softball will honor four seniors Thursday, Oct. 8, when the Cowboys host Rifle for their final regular-season doubleheader. Games are scheduled for 4 and 6 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. Kayla Castillo, Kailynn Watson, Aurora Stallings and Penelope Martin will be recognized. “They hold each other accountable, and[Read More…]
Panther sports briefs: October 8th
FOOTBALL The Panthers earned their second consecutive win Friday, Oct. 2, defeating Lake County 50-8 in Leadville. The victory improved Rangely’s record to 3-2 overall. The Panthers travel to Hayden Thursday, Oct. 8, for a 7 p.m. game. VOLLEYBALL Rangely fell 3-1 at Cedaredge Thursday, Oct. 1. The Panthers dropped[Read More…]
Beyond the scoreboard: National Coaches Day
When you are at a Meeker High School sporting event, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. Behind every practice, game, meet and tournament is a coach who has invested time, energy and countless hours into helping young athletes become better competitors and better people who will carry those[Read More…]
Back-to-back sweeps for Cowboy volleyball
The Meeker High School volleyball team carried its momentum into the final week of September, earning back-to-back 3-0 sweeps of Caprock Academy and Hayden while continuing to sharpen its game ahead of the postseason. The Cowboys swept Caprock before traveling to Hayden the following day and earning another straight-set victory,[Read More…]