The Meeker Thunder (14 and under) baseball team was invited to play in the Triple Crown World Series by Triple Crown Sports founder and former MHS graduate Dave King, who coached first base for the team in the first game. Pictured (top) are: coach Brian Merrifield, Logan Hughes, Garrett Frantz, Uri Goedert, Luis Villapando, Eli Hanks, Doak Mantle, Eli Newman, Cooper Meszaros, Jacob Pelloni, Avery Newitt, Noah Eichman and Trapper Merrifield.MEEKER I “What an experience!” Meeker Thunder baseball coach Brian Merrifield said of his team’s play in the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs last week. “The experience of being around great teams in such a cool setting was worth everything.”
Former Meeker High School graduate Dave King invited the Thunder to play in the Triple Crown World Series and he even helped coach his hometown team in the first game.
“We had the pleasure of meeting Meeker’s very own Dave King, founder of Triple Crown Sports, and had the pleasure of him coaching first base for us in the first game,” Merrifield said.
The competition was tough as the Thunder lost games to teams from Arlington, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Houston, Texas; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; and Billings, Mont. The team also enjoyed a tubing adventure down the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs.“Our athletes gained a ton of respect from all the coaches, and, as I have said before, they just keep toeing the line, no matter what,” coach Merrifield said. “I would like to thank the parents for allowing me once again to spend time and enjoying their athletes for one more season.”
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
