May 18, 2013

Sports Snaps

Panther boys beat Tigers, lose to league champ PHS

c06 dhsbbbPhoto by Wayne Crick With Palisade’s Jesus Aguirre crowding him, Delta sophomore Eian Baier focuses on the rim during a shot last week in Palisade. The Bulldogs avenged an earlier loss at the hands of Delta with a 69-42 win.The Delta Panther boys' basketball team began the weekend on a winning note after beating Summit in a rematch. The Panthers defeated Summit 65-54 last Friday.

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Delta girls sweep 4A WSL foes; unbeaten in league

c04 dhsgbbPhoto by Wayne Crick Delta senior Brooke Taylor scores two of her 12 points against Summit after grabbing an offensive rebound. Watching the play is Callie Gafford (40). Summit’s Michelle Frias (14) and Kardina Kincenaite (35) defend.For the second straight year, Delta High School's Lady Panther basketball team has established new school records. Last year's 20-5 season included a trip to the round of 16.

All the Lady Panthers have done this season is win the 4A league title for the third straight year.

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Delta sending six to state

c04 dhswrPhoto by Wayne Crick Delta coaches Luis Meza, center, and Clayton Curtis congratulate 152-pound senior Hunter Brasfield after an upset win sent him into the 4A Region 4 semifinals. Brasfield, who placed fourth and was one of six Delta wrestlers to qualify for this week’s state tournament, was wrestling in memory of his late cousin.After an upset win over No. 3 seed Nick Nira of Thompson Valley in Friday's quarterfinal round, Delta senior Hunter Brasfield received kudos from his coaches, a roaring cheer from the stands, and a big hug from his dad, Scott Brasfield.

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