May 24, 2013

Sports Snaps

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Panthers impressive at state track competition

Photo by Tamie Meck Delta’s 3200m relay team placed fourth at last weekend’s 4A state track meet in Lakewood. Its time, 9:32.92, set a new DHS record. Team members are; left to right, Clarissa Whiting (Sr), Mykayla Music (Fr), Skylyn Webb (Sr) and Cleo Whiting…

Hotchkiss Bulldogs

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Hotchkiss distance runners

Photo by Rich Meck Hotchkiss distance runners, and sisters, Natalie Anderson (left-center) and Mae Anderson start the 3200m run together on the opening day of the state track meet. They were fourth and fifth in the 3200 and fourth and sixth, respectively, in…

Paonia Eagles

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Pipher NWCA coach of year

Photo by Tamie Meck Andy Pipher and son Bo meet Bo’s opponent during the Parade of Champions at the 2013 state wrestling tournament. Pipher was recently named 2013 Colorado Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA).Paonia…

The five Lady Bulldogs

b08 hhsccPhoto by Carrie Coats The five Lady Bulldogs responsible for Hotchkiss’ first-ever state title in cross country are pictured above. From the left is Tiffany Clock, Mae Anderson, Natalie Anderson, Jenni Celis and Sophia Schelle.

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Bulldogs on road for opening 1A playoff game

b06 hhsfbPhoto by Randy Sunderland Hotchkiss’ Jacobe Galley bowled over this Meeker defender to put Hotchkiss up 28-0 just before half of the Friday night contest. Galley had an outstanding night, scoring three times and rushing for 280 yards.The Hotchkiss Bulldogs were definitely the top dawgs on Friday, Oct. 26, as they dominated the Meeker Cowboys in conference play. By halftime the Bulldogs were up 28-0, giving coach Zac Lemon the opportunity to play many of his younger players in the second half and give his starters a little rest as they head into playoff action this week.

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Lady Bulldogs have best VB over 3 years

b05 hhsvbPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss head coach Kendall Roberts, center, led the Lady Bulldogs to their best record in three years. Roberts, a former all-state volleyball player at Hotchkiss, sees a bright future for her team.When she accepted the position as head volleyball coach for Hotchkiss in August, Kendall Roberts jumped at the opportunity. She had been waiting for a coaching position.

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Hotchkiss girls XC Champs

b05 hhsccPhoto by Carrie Coats Hotchkiss High School’s girls’ cross country team turned in an outstanding collective performance and won the 2A state championship. Pictured are Sophia Schelle, Natalie Anderson, Mae Anderson, Jenni Celis and Tiffany Clock.The Hotchkiss girls' cross country team earned 16 points to claim the state 2A championship Saturday at Colorado Springs. It was the first cross country title for the school and for head coach Kelly Cowan.

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Bulldogs’ volleyball team wins two; districts next

b08 hhsvbPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss outside hitter Daryl Batt prepares to strike against visiting Plateau Valley. Hotchkiss posted convincing wins over the Lady Cowboys and Soroco last week. District playoffs are scheduled for this week.It's been an up-and-down season, but last weekend the Hotchkiss volleyball team posted consecutive and convincing wins over Soroco and Plateau Valley to end the season with a 7-11 overall, 4-7 league record.

"Tonight was awesome," said head coach Kendal Roberts following Saturday's three-set win over Plateau Valley, a team Hotchkiss had lost to in early-season play by a match total of 11 points.

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Hotchkiss boys’, girls’ XC teams qualify for state

b06 hhscc1Photo by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss freshman Mae Anderson sprints to a sixth-place finish at the 2A Region 4 cross country meet in Delta. Anderson is the sister of Natalie Anderson, who is ranked third in the state.Mae Anderson didn't expect to qualify for state cross country as an individual her freshman year. Running for Hotchkiss, the top-ranked 2A team in the state, she knew the team would qualify.

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Bulldogs rout Eagles for sixth North Fork Bowl title

b05 hhsfbPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss cornerback Hank Edwards (33) blocks a pass intended for Paonia receiver Taylor Katzer. Hotchkiss defeated Paonia, 39-6, to claim the North Fork Bowl Trophy for the sixth consecutive year. The game was played in Paonia.Once again, Hotchkiss claimed the win at the annual North Fork Bowl gridiron game against Paonia. The Bulldogs scored three first-half touchdowns and took advantage of seven Eagles' turnovers to win Friday night's game, 39-6, at Paonia.

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NF Bowl, a season maker

This Friday, the communities of Paonia and Hotchkiss will be cheering as their hometown football teams play out their annual rivalry at Paonia. While the winners take home the North Fork Bowl trophy, which Hotchkiss has claimed the past five years, there's more at stake this year than just bragging rights.

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