Photo by Tamie Meck Paonia heavyweight Tony Darling controls Josh Gallegos of Ignacio Saturday at the 2A Region 1 tournament. Darling was one of three Paonia wrestlers to

Photo by Tamie Meck Wrestling in the 2A Region 1 semifinals, Paonia 195-pounder Tyler “TK” Kendall sets Rangely’s Drew Collins up for a pin. Kendall, a senior who played basketball his junior year, was undefeated to claim the regional title.The No. 1 ranked Paonia Eagles powered their way through the 2A Region 1 wrestling tournament, qualifying 13 wrestlers for state competition, which opens tomorrow at the Pepsi Center in Denver. In 2012, Paonia was the second team in state history to qualify for state in all 14 weight classes (a record still not mentioned in the Colorado High School Activities Association's record books).

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With a convincing 62-38 win over Meeker Saturday, the Lady Eagles claimed the 2A Western Slope League title.

Paonia trailed 22-20 at the half, but came alive to put 42 points on the board in the second half.

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Photo by Tamie Meck Ce’rra Carsten was the 2012 WSL Player of the Year and her mom, head Paonia volleyball coach, the Coach of the Year.Paonia senior Ce'rra Carsten was named all-conference first team and all-state first team in volleyball for the 2012 season. The senior setter and middle hitter was also named the 2A Western Slope League MVP.

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