June 18, 2013

Sports Snaps

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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Panther boys split key 4A WSL games on road

c06 dhsbbbPhoto by Wayne Crick Sophomore Eian Baier finds himself in tall timber against Eagle Valley last Saturday. The Devils were beaten soundly by the Panthers in their previous matchup, but Eagle Valley eeked out a heartbreaking 63-62 decision in their latest encounter.The intensity was there for most of the game against Eagle Valley last Saturday, but the results weren't exactly what the Delta High School boys' basketball team wanted.

The Devils (8-2, 12-3) were able to ward off Delta's furious rallies to defeat the visiting Panthers, 63-62.

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Delta wins tri-dual meet against Gunnison, EV

c05 dhswr1Photo by Tamie Meck Delta 132-pound junior Tylon Cordova controls Raphael Gurule of Eagle Valley. Cordova won by pinfall. The Panthers claimed wins in 11 weight classes to defeat the Devils, 55-15 Thursday at DHS. Delta hosts a tri-dual with Paonia and Glenwood Springs tonight. Starting time for the matches is 5 p.m.Delta claimed wins over both visiting teams at last Thursday's triangle dual with Gunnison and Eagle Valley.

Delta opened with a win over Gunnison, a small and young team which had eight open weights.

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