May 19, 2013

Sports Snaps

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HHS boys 2A track titlists

Photo by Tamie Meck Kylie Hodges releases the discus at the Bruin Invitational. Hodges will compete in both the discus and shot put at this week’s state 2A track meet in Lakewood. Teammate Daryl Batt had her best throw of the season and is going to state in…

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Hoops honors acknowledged

Photo by Tamie Meck Senior Josiah Spano, of Paonia, was an All-Conference first team selecton in the 2A WSL for the 2012-13 hoop year.This year's Class 2A All-Conference and All-State honors in the 2013 Photo by Tamie Meck Paonia High School senior Annavah…

Limon ousts Hotchkiss

c07 hhsgbb1Nadine Wilson photo Hotchkiss’ Natalie Anderson looks to split the Limon defense with her dribble in last Friday night’s opening round action of the Region 2 basketball tournament at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling. The Lady Badgers had too much defense for Hotchkiss as they eliminated the Lady Bulldogs from the 2A state tournament with a 41-29 victory.In their first year in Class 2A, the Hotchkiss Lady Bulldogs basketball team finished third in Western Slope district standings. Hotchkiss advanced to Region 2 competition at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling last Friday, where it ended its season with a 41-29 loss to Limon.

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Hotchkiss girls earn trip to Sterling for regionals

c05 hhsgbbPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss guard Alexis Westergren takes a jump shot in the Lady Bulldogs’ 67-28 win over Hayden in the 2A District 5 pigtail game on Feb. 26. Hotchkiss will play Limon this Friday in the first round of regional playoffs at Northeastern Junior College.The Lady Bulldogs will travel to Sterling to compete in the 2A Region Two basketball tournament after placing third at last week's 2A District 5 tournament. Hotchkiss advanced on a pigtail win over Hayden on Feb. 26.

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Hotchkiss sends two to state finals; finish 10th

b06 hhswr1Photo by Tamie Meck Joe Boyle of Hotchkiss works toward a technical fall over Jonathan Lohman of Bennett at the state 3A wrestling tournament. Boyle was one of two Bulldog wrestlers to advance to the championship round. He and Jesse Head (138) placed second.Hotchkiss 138-pounder Jesse Head was elated just to qualify for the state 3A wrestling tournament. He missed it last year, not because he couldn't qualify, but because of a wicked case of cauliflower ear.

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Hotchkiss senior Cody Bartlett

c07 bartlettPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss senior Cody Bartlett signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country for Hawaii Pacific University. Bartlett was a three-year runner for the Hotchkiss cross country and track teams, earning all-state honors for both teams. Watching Bartlett sign his letter is Hotchkiss cross country and head track coach Kelly Cowan.

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Hotchkiss’ Galley to play football at CMU

c07 galleyPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss’ Jacobe Galley signed a National Letter of Intent to play football and study engineering at CMU.Jacobe Galley of Hotchkiss signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for Colorado Mesa University. He will play either at corner or safety.

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Sharing a hard-earned

c06 beardPhoto by Tamie Meck Sharing a hard-earned, proud and happy moment, Hotchkiss High School senior Conner Beard is surrounded by, (back row, from left) his dad - and HHS principal Mike Beard, and Bulldog wrestling coach and HHS athletic director, Glen Suppes; and (front row, l-r) Bulldog head football coach, Zac Lemon, and assistant football coach and HHS athletic director, Doug Horton. On Feb. 6, Beard signed his Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Nebraska Kearney. He plans to study law enforcement.

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Hotchkiss girls upset Panthers, lose to No. 2 Meeker last week

The Hotchkiss Lady Bulldogs are in fourth place in 2A Western Slope League standings heading into the final week of play.

Hotchkiss lost Friday at Meeker (16-2 overall, 7-1 WSL), 53-31.

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HHS, PHS tied at 6-4 in WSL

c05 hhsbbbPhoto by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss and Paonia’s boys’ basketball teams are tied at 6-4 along with West Grand and Rangely. The tie between Hotchkiss and Paonia was broken this week when the two teams squared off on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Those results will be published next week.Things are getting interesting in the boys' 2A Western Slope basketball conference. With less than a week until District 5 playoffs begin, just where each of the teams will finish remains anyone's guess.

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