Photo by Wayne Crick Delta seniors Callie Gafford (40) and Patti Chapman (23) challenge the shot of Eagle Valley’s Madeline Lounsberry in opening round play of the 4A district basketball tournament. Delta won the game 52-27 and eventually finished second to Montrose.What a run for the Lady Panthers of Delta ... eighteen straight wins dating back to December of 2012. After winning two District 4A playoff games this past week, Delta found itself in a battle it would not win.

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Photo by Tamie Meck Delta senior 182-pounder Alfredo Rosales wrestles fourth-seeded Dillon Tussey of Conifer at the state 4A wrestling tournament. Rosales, who upset Tussey by a 6-5 decision, was one of six Delta wrestlers to qualify for the state tournament.After losing to sixth-seeded Ian Cheatum of Golden Friday night, Delta's 182-pound state qualifier, Alfredo Rosales, walked off the mat with his head held high and sat down alone in the dark hallway where wrestlers await their call. It's also where they return after their match, either to celebrate with teammates or to try to figure out just what went wrong.

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