May 19, 2013

Sports Snaps

Panther boys hoops team a sleeper in tough 4A WSL

c06 dhsbbbPhoto by Wayne Crick Delta junior Ryan Whiteside (10) enters a pass to a waiting Douglas Hawkins during last weekend’s game against Legacy. The Lightning had too much offense for Delta as they rolled to an easy win. Delta failed to win a game in three tries at the Warrior Challenge, but coach Von Mitchell was optimistic after the game. “We’re just five days old and three of those days were on the court. We’ll get better!”For Delta High School head boys' basketball coach Von Mitchell, this could be a good year for the Panthers. Delta will have height, speed and savvy.

Lacking on this year's squad is a pure perimeter shooter who can score double digits each game.

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Delta girls to vie for honors in league, state

c06 dhsgbbPhoto by Wayne Crick Brittanny Brasfield (12) and Brooke Taylor (34) play defense against Olathe during a pre-season scrimmage in Olathe. The Lady Panthers finished 20-5 last season and advanced to the ‘Sweet 16’ before bowing out of state title contention.Delta High School's Lady Panthers are coming off the school's best season ever after going 20-5 in 2011-12. Not only did the 20-5 mark set a new school win record, the 'Sweet 16' appearance in post-season play was also a first for the program. Delta lost 74-58 to the Class 4A runner-up D'Evelyn to end its season.

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Delta Co. swim team ready

c05 dhsswPhoto by Wayne Crick Cedaredge freshman Lydia Knutson is shown during a workout last week. According to Delta County swim team head coach Amanda Hatch, Knutson is capable of making big strides on this year’s team.Delta County High School swim coach Amanda Hatch entered her seventh season at the helm with this team. Assistant coach Emily Cannell will be in her third season, and together they will be working with 22 competitors.

The number of returning swimmers is seven; one senior, two juniors, and four sophomores.

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