Cortez Journal

Sports Archive

Panther soccer team loaded with solid veteran players - August 30

Panther football team looking for better year - August 30

MCHS softball team to be young in many positions - August 30

Mancos wins prestigious Wells Fargo Cup award - August 30

Panther volleyball team should be strong again - August 30  

Panthers win 4A division of three golf tournaments - August 28

DOW files law suit against Coors for killing 50,000 fish - August 28

Shepherd looking for solid season in first year as head football coach - August 28

Mancos High School to start fourth harrier season - August 28

Mancos volleyball team will be no 'surprise' this year - August 28

Panthers win 4A division of three golf tournaments - August 28

DOW files law suit against Coors for killing 50,000 fish - August 28

Bulldogs seem to be the team to beat this year - August 25

Bulldogs seem to be the team to beat this year - August 25

Glover brings renewed enthusiasm to program - August 25

DC begins anew with yet another head coach - August 25

Archery season opens today - August 25

Young cowboys, cowgirls compete at SW Jr. Rodeo - August 25

Dolores football team looking for much improvement - August 23

Dolores looks to be back on top in SJB League volleyball - August 23

Panther boys tennis team gets season under way - August 23

Motocross racing sees big rider, attendance increase - August 23

Tozer wins six buckles at Norwood rodeo - August 23

Frazier takes Pinto Bean Golf Classic for fifth time - August 21

Hunters need to get HIP before taking to the fields - August 21

Wildlife Commission approves waterfowl regulations - August 21

Golfers improve quickly in events - August 18

Escalante Days Car Show shines - August 18

Boys tennis team ready to make noise - August 18

SWSA softball champions - August 18

Staley wins top honors at annual Mesa Verde Tee Cup - August 16

Championship Flight field to seek 22nd Pinto Bean title - August 16

Ute Mountain Oil Classic successful - August 16

Panther boy golfers to have strong team this fall - August 14

CHSAA marks 80th year of sanctioning high school sports - August 14

Winner of three Grand Championships - August 11

Several big golfing events slated - August 11

Staying hydrated on minds of many prep athletes - August 11

Euro-Pro Soccer Camp - August 9

Fall sports athletes forms - August 9

Auto racing season resumes this Friday night - August 9

Jacobson takes over reins as head golf coach at MCHS - August 7

What's Happening At CMS - August 7

Places at State Tournament - August 7

Harkendorff takes over MCHS boys tennis program - August 7

Young rodeo competitors shine at national events - August 4

Southwest Showdown Jr. Rodeo - August 4

Cortez takes fifth in national basketball tournament - August 4

Warriors battle at Mancos Days sporting events - August 2

Cortez Special Olympians take to softball for day of fun - August 2

Wildlife Commission approves license numbers - August 2

Fall high school sports not far off - July 31

That championship feeling - July 31

Cortez Parks and Recreation Dept. to receive $40K for Denny Lake project - July 31

Residents can check Internet to see if successful in big game drawing - July 31

White Sox claim Clemente State Tournament title - July 28

Drivers getting points - July 28

Rodeo hands picking up series points - July 28

Burgi captures President's Cup with the help of a new putter - July 26

Mancos Days offers many sporting events for young and young at heart - July 26

Pink Panthers claim second straight WSSL crown - July 26

Jacobsen captures CMGA Club Championship - July 24

Hot weather taking toll on Colorado's trout - July 24

Hunter's ed required to hunt big game this fall - July 24

Cardinals off to state - July 21

Cortez distance runner qualifies for Boston - July 21

Mancos is the place for horseback riding, stagecoach rides - July 19

2000 Big game hunting season one of safest - July 19

San Juan river one of top trout fishing waters in world - July 17

Many wonderful golf courses in Four Corners - July 14

Baseball action - July 14

Pee Wee baseball team undefeated - July 14

Special Olympics keeps fast pace - July 12

Bisti Wilderness Area is a photographer's dream - July 12

Mountain Bike World Cup in Durango this weekend - July 12

Railfanning can be photographing or just watching trains roll by - July 10

Headed for state - July 10

Morgan Lake offers warm water fishing - July 7

Officials announce fire precautions - July 7

Come cruise the Moose - July 7

Stroud sinks double eagle - July 7

The pits at Speedway good place to watch drivers, crew prepare - July 7

Coate attends Mickey Owen School - July 7

Ute Mountain third at state high-school rodeo finals - July 5

Leopard Sharks summer swim team finishes strong - July 5

Rockies' Buddy Bell joins epilepsy partnership - July 5

Area's young athletes keep busy training in summer soccer camps - July 3

Southwest Showdown Jr. Rodeo contestants show their stuff - July 3

Western Slope teams shine academically - July 3

New fishing regulations announced - July 3

Henry helped make Fairgrounds Speedway outstanding - June 30

Cortez BASS Masters ready to end season - June 30

Tri-City Soccer Lady Lightning complete season - June 30

DARE softball successful - June 30

Jim Henry Memorial Modified Shoot-Out set for Friday, Saturday - June 28 

New regulations give some landowners opportunities to increase license vouchers - June 28

Royals capture second consecutive league championship  - June 28

Mini-tournament held following youth lessons - June 28

Nelson edges Spangler to win Modified Main Event at Speedway - June 26

Sena-Liukko capture win CMGA Two-Man Best Ball - June 26

Vogel takes state in girls cutting; going to National H.S. Finals Rodeo  - June 23

Three Cortez runners compete in bolder Boulder - June 23

DOW completes efforts concerning wasting disease - June 23

Second 'Pedal in the Pines' successful with 84 riders - June 21

Single-action shooting show set - June 21

CMGA to host Two-Man Best Ball Tournament - June 21

Cortez Geckos show off medals - June 21

Cowboys, cowgirls take home paychecks from Rodeo - June 19

Competitors compete for skateboard competitions - June 19

Prairie chicken applications available - June 19

Leopard Sharks bring home medals, ribbons - June 19

Cowboys have better-than-average night at annual Ute. Mtn. Roundup - June 16

Pro cowboys take advantage of Hight's chiropractic services - June 16

'Pedal the Pines' mountain bike race set for Sunday - June 16

First of three summer skateboard competitions to take place at Parque 
- June 16

Area cowboys, cowgirls will compete at 71st Ute Mtn. Roundup Rodeo - June 14

First Mesa Verde Stampede draws 38 contestants - June 14

More than 100 bikers expected for 2nd annual 'Pedal in the Pines'  - June 14

Hill drives to King of the Hill - June 12

Largest field of riders compete - June 12

Second annual Pedal in Pines set - June 12

Drawing set for Aug. 15 for greater prairie chicken hunt - June 12

Special added attractions part of this year's rodeo - June 9

Cortez' Sena takes third place at golf tourney - June 9

Cortez Women's Golf Association - June 9

Bill Simmons Memorial on tap Saturday at speedway - June 7

Guys and Dolls golf event top slate at Conquistador - June 7

Yost places in hepthalon, relay at RMAC meet - June 7

Summer means sports camps for young athletes - June 5

Dolores River Raft Races bigger and better than ever - June 5

Many different species of warmwater fish in state - June 5

U10 boys 2nd in Farmington - June 5

Boys swimming season ends on positive note - June 2

Honeycutt and Sons Rodeo Co. to bring in top stock - June 2

British soccer camp coming to Cortez July 16-20 - June 2

'Pedal in Pines' set June 17 - May 31

Raft races, various events will keep area residents busy - May 31

Speedway drivers starting up the leader boards - May 31

Warm water fishing getting hot in Colorado - May 31

Cortez Fun Run Car Show - May 29

'Funky Kol' Messina to be featured clown at rodeo - May 29

Free fishing weekend set June 2-3 - May 29

Allison chosen All-American; others receive honors - May 26

First SW Showdown Jr. Rodeo brings out best - May 26

Cortez Women's Golf Association - May 26

Dolores River Raft Races and various events will keep area residents busy - May 26

Mancos girls, boys hold banner high for area teams at state championships - May 22

Speedway gets 2001 season off to good start - May 22

DOW co-sponsoring program to get kids interested in fishing - May 22

Dolores senior captures two state hurdles titles - May 22

Motocross races expected to draw large number of riders and big crowd  - May 19

British soccer camp coming to Cortez July 16-20 - May 19

Sky Ute Casino promises plenty of action for "Fists of Thunder" boxing  
- May 19

Local golf team to compete for regional crown in Denver - May 19

Leopard Sharks to start practices - May 19

Pink Panthers closing in on another WSSL title - May 17

Dwarf cars increasing in popularity with area drivers and fans alike- May 17

Area athletes to compete at State Track and Field Championships 
- May 17

MCHS Panther boys take third place in 4A Regionals; Mancos boys, girls take second in 2A meet - May 15

Summertime means sports camps for area athletes - May 15

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo tickets now on sale - May 12

Local rifle club scores high in area competitions held recently - May 12

Hyakuno loses in first round at tennis - May 12

Josh Cornett having good season for Ellicott - May 12

The queen and her court - May 10

MCHS no. 1 singles player qualifies for state tourney - May 10

Bulldogs fall to Custer County in playoffs - May 10

Track teams head to Grand Junction for 4A, 2A Regionals - May 10

Third Four Corners Cup set this Sunday - May 10

DCHS girls, Mancos boys win San Juan League titles - May 8

Spring snowstorm hampers area prep sports teams - May 8

Wildlife Commission approves license numbers - May 8

DOW completes aerial survey of Western Slope deer herds - May 8

Area prep teams getting ready for run at state - May 5

Panther girls end soccer season with improvement - May 5

Lovett, Wolf, and Garner win Icebreaker Tournament - May 5

British soccer camp coming - May 5

Panther boys, girls win own Panther Invitational - May 3

Baseball playoff action - May 3

Panthers upset 5-A top-ranked GJ Central; Bulldogs advance - May 1

Many riders take on new track at Wild Wild Rest - May 1

Neighborhood dogs chase man to title of center run - May 1

Motocross riders to be greeted by new track at Wild Wild Rest Sunday - April 28

DC to play Grand Valley in 2A divisional tourney - April 26

Durango defeats Cortez in girls soccer action - April 26

Pink Panthers off to 2-0-1 record in WSSL action - April 26

Area runners expected to compete in Pueblo to Pueblo - April 26

Pueblo to Pueblo Run set Saturday - April 24

Area prep teams ready for Saturday's Panther Invitational - April 24

Baseball team seems snakebit right now - April 24

Colorado hunters kill record number of sheep - April 24

Major 2001 golf schedule at Conquistador complete - April 21

Panther girls tennis team drops match to Demons - April 21

Stock car racing season gets under way May 12 with car show - April 21

Spring turkey season now under way across Colorado - April 21

Cortez Women's Golf Association - April 21

Dolores County explodes to win over Dolores in baseball - April 19

Panthers boys, girls take one, two;  athletes qualify for state - April 19

Panther girl soccer players drop two heartbreakers - April 17

Koppenhafer learns a lot by attending Team Duals - April 17

Area basketball players chosen to All-State teams - April 17

BYU volleyball camp coming - April 17

DWCD, fishing group at impasse - April 17

Allison chosen All-Colorado; Bryant, 2A Coach of the Year - April 14

Cortez Youth Wrestling Club places high at meets - April 14

Panther girls tennis team improving strokes, serves - April 14

Dolores River Raft Days are back - April 14

Panther soccer team beats Telluride; hosts Fruita, Central - April 12

Patterson signs scholarship offer to play football - April 12

Cortez, Dove Creek, Dolores all lose baseball games - April 12

Wild turkey spring hunt begins this Saturday - April 12

Area track teams still trying to find themselves - April 10

Panthers beginning to come together as a team - April 10

Spring sports teams get back to full strength - April 7 

British soccer camp coming to Cortez - April 7 

-MCHS competes at Western Slope Invite - April 7 

Panther hoop players chosen All-Conference - April 7 

Panthers bombed; DC, Dolores win nonconference games - April 5

Panther soccer players to start eight-game homestand - April 5

Koppenhafer to wrestle at Michigan tournament - April 5

Still some good skiing/boarding left - April 5

DOW continues CWD management research - April 5

Bayfield outlasts Dove Creek for Shiprock title - April 3

Eli Tomac places at motocross races - April 3

Panther girls to visit Durango for soccer - April 3

Track teams stay busy over spring break - April 3

Division of Wildlife brings hunters new CD-ROM - April 3

DCHS defeats K-C JVs in quarterfinals of Shiprock Invitational - March 31

Romero captures gold medal at Special Olympics World Games - March 31

Dove Creek to visit Shiprock for three games - Mar. 29

Still some good skiing/snowboarding left - Mar. 29

Pearson takes home several trophies showing 1941 coupe - Mar. 29

Senate approves Enterprise Status for DOW - Mar. 29

Bears already have doubled win output - Mar. 27

Big game hunting limited license applications due by April 3 - Mar. 27

Wildlife Commission revises fishing regulations - Mar. 27

Morgan competes in All-State game - Mar. 27

British Soccer Camp keeps getting bigger and bigger - Mar. 27

Bulldogs stop Panther rally - Mar. 24

MCHS boy swimmers take a rest for spring break - Mar. 24

Panther soccer players learning new game - Mar. 24

Cortez Youth Wrestling Club - Mar. 22

Panthers lose to PVHS; travel to face Dolores County today - Mar. 22

Dolores, Dove Creek, Mancos all struggle at San Juan Relays - Mar. 22

Mountain Bike: First Four Corners Cup this Sunday - Mar. 22

Dolores Bears win two games in tournament - Mar. 20

Snow storm stops baseball - Mar. 20

Allison chosen 4A Outstanding Wrestler, MCHS top grappler - Mar. 20

Colorado elk hunters take more than 60,000 elk - Mar. 20

'Chili Peppers' snowshoe team rakes in many medals - Mar. 17

CMS A-Team goes undefeated - Mar. 17

Panthers open Aztec Tournament with loss to Kirtland-Central - Mar. 17

MCHS wins first girls' soccer game of season - Mar. 17

British Soccer Camp to return to Cortez - Mar. 17

Area thinclads perform well at Durango Invitational - Mar. 15

Baseball teams get tourney-tested tough this weekend - Mar. 15

Koppenhafer earns All-American status at nationals - Mar. 15

Prep basketball fans look forward to coming seasons - Mar. 13

Dolores girls, Nucla boys dominate All-Conference - Mar. 13

Scuba Scouts - Mar. 13

Bulldogs win first baseball game - Mar. 13

Changes made to 2001 fishing regulations - Mar. 13

Momentum deserts Panther boys at state tournament - Mar. 10

Spring prep sports season officially under way in area - Mar. 10

Panther girls tennis team faces good, not so good news - Mar. 10

Blue Jay boys lose on overtime - Mar. 10

Whitewater-madness film to premiere March 10 - Mar. 7

First Four Corners Cup set this Saturday - Mar. 7

Panthers open play today at state tourney - Mar. 7

British Soccer Camp to return to Cortez - Mar. 7

Mancos boys to face interesting tournament - Mar. 7

MCHS boys, Mancos boys head to State - Mar. 6

Panther boys upset Valley on road; girls fall to Mullen - Mar. 6

Mancos boys get ticket to State: Dolores girls upset by West Grand - Mar. 6

Fairgrounds Racing Association getting ready for another season of car racing - Mar. 6

Dolores girls, Mancos boys to compete at Regionals today - Mar. 3

Snowfall, cold temperatures hampering spring practices - Mar. 3

Wet weather is skier's dream - Mar. 3

Local Special Olympian to compete at World Games - Mar. 3

MCHS to host Speed and Strength Clinic, March 2 - Mar. 1

Panther boys, girls advance at Regionals - Mar. 1 

Dolores, Mancos get ready to battle at Regionals - Mar. 1

MCHS boys capture District VII title/girls take second place in tourney - Feb. 27

Dolores girls win District III title/ Mancos boys take second place - Feb. 27

Panther boys, girls open Regionals; FFC boys visit today - Feb. 27

Dolores County boys move on to next round in District III - Feb. 24

SJBL All-Conference named - Feb. 24

Panther boys, girls pick up quarterfinal wins at District VII - Feb. 24

Area basketball teams begin march to March Madness - Feb. 22

Mancos girls beat Dove Creek in pigtail game - Feb. 22

Final regular season 2A games end with no unusual surprises - Feb. 22

State wrestling had plenty of action - Feb. 22

Several area wrestlers finish as runnerups, or place high - Feb. 20

Panther boys, girls end regular-season with win over arch-rival Durango - Feb. 20

MCHS to host Speed and Strength Clinic - Feb. 20

Turkeys transplanted along Western Slope for future - Feb. 20

Young Cortez free throw marksman heads to State Elks Hoop Shoot - Feb. 20

Area wrestlers advance in state tournament - Feb. 17

Spring sports officially start Tuesday - Feb. 17

CMS students work to build wall - Feb. 17

Mancos, several individuals have chance to win titles at State Wrestling Tourney - Feb. 15

Key hoop games remain for area 2A teams - Feb. 15

Panther boys sweep while MCHS girls split key SWL hoop games - Feb. 13

Mancos qualifies 10 to state tournament - Feb. 13

District tournaments are beginning to take shape - Feb. 10

Local BMX riders bring home trophies for placing - Feb. 10

Local sled dog mushers continue to place high - Feb. 10

'Enterprise' wildlife bill passes House committee - Feb. 10

Shiprock wins Rockwell while Mancos places fourth - Feb. 6

Panthers focus now on Regionals - Feb. 6

Mancos beats MCHS JV's; Hill notches 300th career victory - Feb. 3

Excellent conditions reported at local ski areas - Feb. 3

No. 2 Mancos H.S. upset by Bayfield during wrestling dual - Feb. 1

Local hoop shooter wins Districts - Feb. 1

Dolores County gets two hoop games postponed - Feb. 1

Local ski areas get hit with more snow- Jan. 27

Mancos claims first-ever San Juan Basin League wrestling crown - Jan. 27

Romero to compete at world winter games- Jan. 27

CHSAA honors several Mancos students- Jan. 27

Panther girl swimmers to host meet Friday - Jan. 25

Mancos favored to win SJBL Duals - Jan. 25

Board not to make many changes - Jan. 25

Dolores girls stay undefeated at 11-0 - Jan. 23

Panther boys sweep SWL league hoop games on road - Jan. 23

Gobblers win top honors - Jan. 23

Plewe picked as girls soccer coach - Jan. 20

Demons pin Panthers to mat in dual - Jan. 20

Storms improve ski areas' snow conditions - Jan. 20

Cotter plans to bring baseball back to being competitive through basics - Jan. 18

Soccer tourney, clinic set - Jan. 18

Local Hoop Shoot winners head to Districts at Delta - Jan. 18

Tickets now on sale for state tourneys - Jan. 18

Dolores girls stay unbeaten with two more victories - Jan. 18

Mancos wrestlers take fifth at Invitational Tournament - Jan. 16

Local ski areas pick up much-needed snow fall - Jan. 16

Area teams have mixed results in starting league play - Jan. 16

Tickets now on sale for state tournaments - Jan. 16

Safety utmost concern for local ice fishing - Jan. 13

Lynx thriving, but have yet to reproduce - Jan. 13

Panther girl swimmers to compete in major meets - Jan. 13

Dolores girls, ranked 7th, open defense of SJL title - Jan. 13

Thoughts are beginning to turn to Spring soccer - Jan. 13

Snowy weather finally returning to Four Corners - Jan. 11

Area basketball teams to open league play this weekend - Jan. 11

Mancos wrestlers continue to be impressive at meets - Jan. 11

DOW continued aggressive efforts to improve fishing - Jan. 11

Panther boys leave Aztec with win - Jan. 9

Panthers place fourth at Florence - Jan. 9

Revengers of Montezuma recruiting new members - Jan. 6

Two former high school stars help Fort Lewis College teams - Jan. 6

Mother nature not cooperating with ski areas - Jan. 6

Tickets now on sale for state tournaments - Jan. 6

DOW conducting big game counts - Jan. 6

Area prep teams get ready to start 2001 part of season - Jan. 4

California poachers fined $4,282 - Jan. 4

Ridgway's Steve Hill to be inducted into CHSAA's Hall of Fame - Jan. 4

2000 was quite a year for local sports - Dec. 30

CHSAA participation rate up 4.83 - Dec. 30

We're Number 1 - Dec. 28

MCHS swimmers keep improving - Dec. 28

Local ski areas receive Christmas snowfall - Dec. 28

Hunters and fishermen need to pick up 2001 licenses - Dec. 28

Bauer, Allison chosen All-State for volleyball - Dec. 26

Mancos boys capture Blue Jay Classic title - Dec. 26

Mancos wrestlers defeat MCHS JVs - Dec. 23

Panthers fall to hot shooting Moab; DHS wins - Dec. 23

January outlook calls by NWS not good for ski areas - Dec. 23

Panther boys upset Scorpions in hoop play - Dec. 21

Panthers looking for yet another dual match victory - Dec. 21

New trout stocking policy approved - Dec. 21

Panther girls take third at Lady Tiger tourney - Dec. 19

Local Elks Hoop Shoot winners announced - Dec. 19

DC High wins SJ Basin League Wells Fargo Cup - Dec. 19

Blue Jays capture 3rd at Duster Duals - Dec. 19

Blue Jay boys pick up impressive hoop win - Dec. 16

Blue Jay Classic schedule announced - Dec. 16

Four Corners ski areas finally receive some snow - Dec. 14

Dolores County takes second at state - Dec. 14

Panther boys, girls play in tournaments this weekend - Dec. 14

Panthers win Wells Fargo Meet again - Dec. 12

Dolores County facing a rebuilding season

MCHS football players chosen All-Conference - Dec. 9

Snow is forecast to finally help out local ski areas - Dec. 9

Blue Jay boys welcome back several key players - Dec. 9

MHS girls looking forward to have a competitive team - Dec. 9

Mancos takes second at Bayfield Wrestling Classic - Dec. 7

Mancos boys, girls lose to Ignacio in hoop action - Dec. 7

Dolores, Dolores County, Cortez cheerleaders head to state event - Dec. 7

Panther boys capture annual Cortez Tournament title; MCHS girls third - Dec. 5

Dolores County boys take third in classic - Dec. 5

Panther wrestlers open season with easy dual win - Dec. 2

Mancos wrestlers poised to make noise at State - Dec. 2

Mustangs dominate SJ Basin League All-Conference choices - Dec. 2

Panther boys cage team should be exciting to watch - Nov. 30

Prep teams to open 2000-01 winter seasons - Nov. 30

Damage to Conquistador causes first winter closure - Nov. 30

MCHS wrestlers open 2000-01 season tonight at home - Nov. 30

Head coach plus two assistants resign; one hired - Nov. 30

Bear boys hoopsters will be small in stature, long on skills - Nov. 28

Panthers honored for volleyball play - Nov. 25

Dolores girls basketball team 'Reloaded and Ready' - Nov. 25

Local Elks National Hoop Shoot set Dec. 9 at MCHS - Nov. 25

Cortez Middle School volleyball - Nov. 23

Wild Turkey flock doing very well in Colorado - Nov. 23

Bears have a lot of heavier wrestlers this season - Nov. 23

Telluride dominates All-San Juan Basin League volleyball selections - Nov. 23

Power Promotions set fundraising goal - Nov. 23

Lots of numbers should help Panther girl swimmers - Nov. 21

Purgatory to open with Benefit Day set Wednesday - Nov. 21

Wildlife Commission adopts new fishing regulations - Nov. 21

Allison signs scholarship with Univ. of Northern Colorado - Nov. 18

Ski season to officially open Tuesday at Telluride - Nov. 18

DOW making progress in ridding hatcheries of WD - Nov. 18

Siracusan chosen unanimous All-SWL - Nov. 16

MCHS softball players chosen for SWL all-Conference teams - Nov. 16

State fishing regulations expected to be adopted - Nov. 16

Panthers end season in pool play at state - Nov. 14

Conditions should be outstanding for ski areas - Nov. 14

Native cutthroats making comeback in Colorado - Nov. 14 

Local pro football player - Nov. 11

Winter sports season getting started - Nov. 11

Another winter-like storm expected to greet hunters - Nov. 11

Panther netters win one, lose another - Nov. 11

Panthers top seed in Pool 1 of Class 4A state tourney - Nov. 9

Wolf creek reports excellent conditions - Nov. 9

State fishing regulations expected to be adopted - Nov. 9

Bulldogs end season with playoff loss to Sargent - Nov. 7

Panthers head to state tournament - Nov. 7

Panthers host Region D Volleyball Tournament - Nov. 4

Bulldogs travel to Sargent for first round of playoffs - Nov. 4

Blue Jay boy harriers finish 20th at state championships - Nov. 4

Panther Prowl Tournament a success - Nov. 2

MHS captures berth in Region C volley tourney - Nov. 2

Hunting: Third season could be a charm - Nov. 2

Bulldogs advance into playoffs; Mancos, Dolores end season - Oct. 31

Pink Panthers capture WSSL championship - Oct. 31

Many hunters fail to fill tags for special elk hunt - Oct. 31

MCHS to host Regionals Saturday; Mancos advances - Oct. 31

Volleyball teams compete in district tournaments - Oct. 28

Wolf Creek Ski Area opens today - Oct. 28

100 Mile Club Award Winners - Oct. 26

Special Olympics presents awards, honors - Oct. 26

Blue Jays qualify for Class 3A State Cross-Country Meet - Oct. 26

Pink Panthers to battle for WSSL championship - Oct. 26

MCHS defends SWL volleyball title - Oct. 24

Panthers lose in playoffs - Oct. 24

All area football teams lose games - Oct. 24

SJL volleyball picture to get clearer - Oct. 21

Wet weather forecast for first combined rifle big game hunt - Oct. 21

The beat of a different drum - Oct. 21

Panther boys to host Berthoud in Class 4A playoffs on Saturday - Oct. 19

MCHS softball team finishes season - Oct. 19

Panthers, Blue Jay harriers head to Regional CC meet - Oct. 19

Carver earns top angler in two area bass clubs - Oct. 19

Native cutthroat trout to return to high country - Oct. 19

Bulldogs, Blue Jay pick up SJL wins - Oct. 17

Gold medal wrestler nephew of area couple - Oct. 17

Elk hunters take to the field first; then combines begins - Oct. 17

Four States Junior Rodeo Series set - Oct. 17

Panthers clinch at least tie for SWL v-ball title - Oct. 14

Panthers compete at Regionals - Oct. 14

Panther boys tennis team places third at Regionals - Oct. 14

First hunt for elk hunters only - Oct. 14

Female wins overall honors for first time in race history - Oct. 12

Panthers face key match against rival Durango - Oct. 12

Demons defeat Cortez 7-0 in boys soccer - Oct. 12

Mancos, DCHS celebrate Homecoming wins - Oct. 10

Blue Jay boys place second at Mancos Invitational - Oct. 10

MCHS Panthers split boys soccer games over weekend - Oct. 10

2nd Mancos Invite scheduled for today - Oct. 7

DCHS wins state title for sportsmanship - Oct. 7

Panther softball players need to cut down errors - Oct. 7

Chosen 'Champion of Champions' - Oct. 5

DCHS improving; Cortez cruising - Oct. 5

Indian Summer Run to draw many participants - Oct. 5

Williams wins NFL contest - Oct. 5

Dove Creek remains undefeated - Oct. 3

Homecoming set for MCHS, MHS,DCHS - Oct. 3

Youth catching up to Panther soccer boys - Oct. 3

Panthers, Jays head to meets at Gallup, Bayfield - Sept 30

Panthers beat Central for second time this season - Sept 30

MCHS softball team finds troubles on a road trip - Sept 30

Blue Jays sweep Norwood, Dove Creek; MCHS wins - Sept 28

College golfers challenge course - Sept 28

Soccer: Demons beat Panthers 5-0 - Sept 28

Sports Briefs - Sept. 28

Dolores County continues to roll - Sept 26

Panther boy golfers end season with no State trip - Sept 26

Panthers, Jays head to Silverton - Sept 23

Hanson tourney draws 34 teams - Sept 23

SW Showdown Jr. Rodeo ends season with awards - Sept 23

Panther boys tennis players play well at Western Slope - Sept 23

Sports Briefs - Sept. 23

No. 2 Panthers crush Durango in volleyball - Sept 21

Annual Junior Rodeo draws many area contestants - Sept 21

Tigers defeat Panthers 4-1 - Sept 21

Panthers sweep twin bill from Delta 11-1, 5-4 - Sept 19

Football: Dolores, Dove Creek teams pick up wins - Sept 19

Sports Briefs - Sept. 19

Indian Summer Run to help celebrate park's rebirth - Sept 19

Mancos boys place fourth at Durango - Sept 16

Cross-country running is a good way to get into shape - Sept 16

Young Cortez bike rider heading to Gold Cup races - Sept 16

Sports Briefs - Sept 16

Farmington defeats Cortez 4-0 on soccer field Tuesday - Sept 14

Panthers take second at Farmington Invitational - Sept 14

Panthers win three, lose two - Sept 14

Football: Sargent pulls out win over Mancos - Sept 12

M.V. Stampede Rodeo ends long summer series - Sept 12

Car Club Shine/Show draws many cars and spectators - Sept 12

Skaters flock to competition - Sept 12
Skate-park competition winners - Sept 12

Panther JVs outlast Mancos in v-ball - Sept. 7

Tennis: Cortez falls to Durango - Sept. 7

Panther golfers looking at final two tournaments - Sept. 7

Bulldogs win; Panthers, Bears, Blue Jays lose in football season openers - Sept. 5

Panther boys soccer team opens with win over Pagosa - Sept. 5

Panther girls place fourth at Delta Invitational - Sept. 5

Stock car season comes to close with good racing - Sept. 5

Leopard Sharks wrap up good season - Sept. 2

Panther volleyball team looks good against larger Farmington - Sept. 2

Panther football program takes off on new direction under new coach - Aug. 31

Panther volleyball team looking to return to State - Aug. 31

Defense name of game for Panther boys soccer - Aug. 31

Panther softball team under new guidance this fall - Aug. 31

Prep fall sports teams ready to open regular season - Aug. 31

Harriers ready for season - Aug. 31

Panther golfers win own tournament - Aug. 31

Blue Jays have talent, speed, and desire to win - Aug. 29

Blue Jays start 2000 season with a new head coach - Aug. 29

Mancos cross-country keeps getting better - Aug. 29

Panther boy netters open year with win - Aug. 29

Panther boys tennis team has renewed enthusiasm - Aug. 29

Dolores County Sports Preview - Aug. 26

Panther golfers keep improving - Aug. 26

Softball association completes first season - Aug. 26

Motorcross racing riders, fans keep coming out to Wild West Rest Track - Aug. 24

Farmington golfer wins Pinto Bean - Aug. 22

Stampede Rodeo slates one more family rodeo Saturday - Aug. 22

MCHS boy golfers open 2000 season - Aug. 19

Ohio golfer breezes to Tee Cup title - Aug. 17

Japanese rider among the top finishers at Dolores race - Aug. 17

Allison takes over as athletic/activities director - Aug. 15

Vogel places 18th in nation; Lindus performs - Aug. 12

MCHS team finishes up busy summer - Aug. 10

Cortez Roundball Team wins 3, loses 3 at BCI - Aug. 10

Young cowboys, cowgirls keep rodeo tradition alive - Aug. 8

Not many cowboys stay on for qualified bull rides  - Aug. 8

McKee captures CWGA club championship title - Aug. 5

Area competitors enjoy annual Mancos Days events - Aug. 3

Jacobson captures Men's Club Championship title - Aug. 1

Coaching changes being - July 29

Colorado Gold campers learn solid soccer techniques and tactics - July 27

Three area high school rodeo competitors head to nationals - July 25

Don't look for Panthers to have a shooting Starr - July 25

Mancos a good place to go for choice of fishing holes - July 20

Golf Academy computer-enhanced video training available at Riverview

 - July 20

Farmington Branch grade good place to go hiking - July 18

Fore! Cortez 'disc-overs' Frisbee-golf trend - July 15

Calico National Recreation Trails offers varied hike - July 13

Jeep riding to Animas Forks and over passes - July 6

Leopard Sharks hold own against top swim teams - July 4

Brace wins bronze medal competing at National Championships - July 4

Vogel qualifies in cutting for National High School Finals Rodeo - July 1

Diamonds capture title of ‘Diamonds in the Rockies’ - July 1

Ptolomy wins President's Cup with low net 64 score - June 29

British Soccer teaching kids about soccer - June 29

Jim Henry Memorial takes the spotlight at Speedway - June 27

Cortez Junior Golf Tourney draws 110 at Conquistador - June 27

Sharks turn in good performances - June 24

Second Jr. Rodeo draws many contestants - June 24

Two youth soccer camps coming to Parque de Vida - June 22

Cortez Junior Golf Tourney set today at Conquistador - June 22

Rodeo offers outstanding performances - June 20

'Pedal in the Pines' race draws more than 70 riders - June 20

Cowboys, cowgirls perform better during slack than in regular show - June 17

Sharks win medals, ribbons at Cortez Invite - June 15

Top PRCA rodeo cowboys, cowgirls compete at Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo - June 15

Honeycutt Rodeo Co. bringing top stock to rodeo - June 13

Special Olympic members win medals - June 13

Rodeo to celebrate 70 years of wranglin' - June 13

Cortez team heading to play in BCI tournament - June 8

Several coaching positions remain open at Montezuma-Cortez H.S. - June 8

Several area couples play in annual Guys and Dolls - June 8

Alpine, Ariz., rider is a big winner at second motocross - June 6

Several boys and girls place at first SW Showdown Jr. Rodeo - June 6

Western Slope warm-water fishing could be best in state - June 3

Many different summer sports camps are set throughout area - June 1

First Horsepower Pow Wow Car Show successful - May 30

Fairgrounds Speedway opening night draws a good crowd - May 30

Pink Panther girls win American Cup - May 27

DC wrestler inks scholarship offer - May 25

Jr. Golf Program to begin - May 25

Panther swimmer places 10th overall at Class 4A State Boys Swim Meet - May 25

DC players dominate All-SJL ball team - May 23

Thinclads turn in outstanding performances at state - May 23

Thousands of elk licenses approved for 2000 season - May 23

Luther Elliss accepts responsibilities as role model - May 20

Brace gets shot at trials for Olympics - May 20

Puls qualifies for State Swim Meet - May 18

Area athletes have chance to medal at State Track and Field Meets - May 18

Area thinclads qualify for state meet - May 16

New head coaches to take reins - May 16

Panthers end good season; lose head coach in process - May 13

Bulldogs end season with loss at districts - May 13

Funmaker, Liukko, Stewart win Ice Breaker - May 13

Panther boys have chance to win Regionals again - May 11

Dolores girls, Mancos boys win track and field titles - May 11

New course records set in Pueblo to Pueblo Run - May 11

Hanson signs scholarship offer to attend W. Nebraska - May 9

Harris' win takes overall first place of Pueblo to Pueblo - May 9

Panthers' soccer season ends - May 6

Area thinclads polishing events for final big meets - May 4

Area riders place at Motocross races - May 4

Runners all over area want to compete in annual run/walk - May 4

Spring post-season play starts this coming weekend - May 2

Panthers end season with win, loss at Parque de Vida - May 2

Panther girl netters facing tough weekend - April 27

Panthers crush demons - April 27

Bulldogs win San Juan League title - April 25

Panther girls soccer team faces final games of season - April 25

Mancos boys, girls dominate own invitational - April 25

McGee takes over MCHS football program - April 22

Mancos Invitational takes spotlight for track teams - April 22

Williams inks football scholarship offer - April 22

Cortez drops league games; DCHS splits with Nucla; Dolores loses - April 20

Panther girl netters take on Durango, Montrose - April 20

Shepherd named new head volleyball coach at Mancos - April 20

Wyatt inks scholarship offer to play at School of Mines - April 18

MCHS plays final home soccer game today - April 18

Young swimmers showing some improvement - April 15

Panther boys take fourth at Lions Club Invitational - April 15

Panthers split SWL makeup games - April 13

Bulldogs take firm control of San Juan League - April 13

Summer softball is alive and well here - April 11

Dolores wins Shiprock track meet title - April 11

Panthers can claim 1st place in SWL baseball - April 8

Ute Mountain Rodeo Team wins buckles - April 8

Dolores County slips at Blanding - April 8

Telluride to close Sunday; Purgatory to remain open - April 6

Allison chosen All-Colorado by several state publications - April 6

Bulldogs capture the Shiprock Chieftain title - April 4

Bulldogs pound Zuni at Shiprock tourney - April 1

Dates are changing for some area golf tournaments - March 28

Panthers drop league games in Grand Junction - March 28

Mortensen, Waggoner sign to play in Sterling - March 28

Bulldogs top Monticello, head for Shiprock Invitational - March 28

Panthers take third at St. Pius X Tournament - March 18

Area thinclads perform well at Durango Invitational - March 16

Panther girls soccer team wins, then loses - March 16

Cortez Special Olympians bring home medals - March 16

Dolores girls dominate All-San Juan League - March 16

Casey Hill earns RMAC honorable mention - March 16

DCHS opens baseball season with easy victory - March 14

Dolores girls capture bronze at Class 2A State Tourney  - March 14

MCHS boy thinclads look strong again this year - March 14

Panther boys take second; girls third at Cortez Relays - March 14

Dolores offers up best defense, sweeps Holly - March 11

MCHS girls tennis team features youngsters - March 11

Season's biggest storm blankets ski slopes - March 11

MCHS girls track team will feature have youth this year - March 9

Mancos girls end season after giving valiant effort - March 7

Bears' 'Quest for Gold' continues with trip to State - March 7

Dove Creek boys unlikely season finally ends - March 7

Bears, Blue Jays, Bulldogs hope to win ticket to State - March 4

Class 2A Regional pairings announced by CHSAA - March 2

Panther boys, girls end season at District 7B - Feb. 29

DC boys take second place at District - Feb. 29

Dolores wins District; Bears, Jays advance to Regionals- Feb. 29

Spring sports teams feature no new coaches - Feb. 24

Allison captures state title in 160-pound division - Feb. 22

Five area wrestlers grab second place at State - Feb. 22

Area grapplers hold their own at state tourney - Feb. 19

Cortez Special Olympian heading to Pre-Worlds - Feb. 19

Panther cagers chalk up key wins - Feb. 17

McCabe to represent MCHS at state swim meet - Feb. 17

Area wrestlers qualify for regional tournaments - Feb. 15

Panthers hoping for more state qualifiers - Feb. 10

Shiprock captures Rockwell Memorial championship - Feb. 8

DC boys' winning streak snapped by Norwood - Feb. 5

Panthers face key SWL matches at home - Feb. 3

Demons beat Panther girls, boys at home - Jan. 27

San Juan League duals take spotlight in Mancos - Jan. 27

Dolores girls, DCHS boys take control of SJL hoops - Jan. 25

Dedication leads to honors for Mortensen - Jan. 20

Panther girls sweep games; MCHS split league contests - Jan. 18

Panther wrestlers win Mullen Tournament - Jan. 18

Mortensen named Coach of the Year - Jan. 15

Panther wrestlers capture tourney win at Florence - Jan. 13

Mancos drops dual match against Shiprock - Jan. 13, 2000

Elliss chosen All-Pro; will start in Pro Bowl in Hawaii - Dec. 30, 1999

Season holds promise for Mancos wrestlers - Dec. 28

Three Panthers chosen for statewide honors - Dec. 25

Panthers take 7th at rugged Warrior Classic - Dec. 23

Root, root, root for the ... Cowboys? - Dec. 21

Panther girls take 2nd in Lady Bronco tourney - Dec. 21

Panther wrestlers win tourney, head to Warrior Classic - Dec. 16

Mancos wins first game in Blue Jay Classic - Dec. 16

Panther wrestlers dominate Bayfield - Dec. 11

Panther girl cagers defeat Ignacio - Dec. 11

Area basketball roundup - Dec. 9

Basketball: Panther boys 2nd, girls 3rd in tourney action - Dec. 7

Geddes, Schulz resign head coaching jobs - Nov. 20

Panther volleyball players collecting  honors - Nov. 20

Volleyball: Two MCHS players picked for all-state games - Nov. 18

Volleyball: Dolores, Mancos dominate all-conference squads - Nov. 18

Volleyball: Panthers finish tied for 3rd; Bears bow out early - Nov. 16

Football: Bulldogs lose to Wiggins in quarterfinals - Nov. 16

Volleyball: Panthers, Bears begin state competition Friday - Nov. 11

Football: Bulldogs travel to Wiggins for quarterfinals - Nov. 11

Panthers end season with impressive win over Pagosa - Nov. 9

Panthers, Bears advance to State Volleyball Tourney - Nov. 9

Panthers capture District 7 title; advance to regionals - Nov. 2

Bulldogs capture SJL crown; host Custer County next - Nov. 2

Mancos claims District 3 title; Dolores, Jays head to regionals - Nov. 2

Volleyball: Panthers claim league title with perfect record - Oct. 26

Gun club upgrades outdoor range - Oct. 26

Junior Rodeo awards handed out - Oct. 26

SJL volleyball enters final weekend of regular season - Oct. 23

Panthers' soccer team loses to Durango as season ends - Oct. 21

Mancos, Dove Creek take big league wins - Oct. 21

Bears claim easy road win over Piedra Vista - Oct. 21

Rookie tennis coach says team made progress - Oct. 21

Panther football team picks up thrilling win - Oct. 19

Football: Blue Jays victorious over archrival Bears - Oct. 19

Panthers head to district softball tourney - Oct. 14

Volleyball: Panthers still unbeaten in SWL; Bears claim title - Oct. 14

Panthers tie Palisade in SWL soccer - Oct. 12

Kirtland-Central spoils Panther's homecoming - Oct. 12

Panthers soccer team falls to Demons - Oct. 9

Panther homecoming filled with events - Oct. 5

Tennis team shows signs of progress - Oct. 2

Softball team a study in contrasts - Oct. 2

Football: Demons defeat Panthers; Cortez idle this week - Sept. 28

Soccer players ousted for rules violations - Sept. 23

Football: Coming off loss, Panthers prepare for Durango - Sept. 21

Soccer: Panthers' offense falters on road trip - Sept. 21

Dolores County homecoming on tap - Sept. 16

Football: MCHS Panthers fall to Piedra Vista's cats - Sept. 14

Final checkered flag falls on auto racing season - Sept. 11

Cross-country: Jays, Panthers off to a running start - Sept. 11

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