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Kolby Crichton (bottom right of pyramid) was named to the All-State co-ed cheer team to cap off his high school career. He and teammate Conner Howard hold up Kora Terry during the state co-ed routine in Casper on Jan. 26.

What was once a dream became a reality for Powell High School senior cheerleader Kolby Crichton, when he was named to the All-State co-ed cheerleading squad. “It felt great to be named … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/8/24

Panther boys lose in BHB Classic semifinal

After a hot start to the weekend defeating 2A No. 4-ranked Greybull 68-29 and 1A No. 2-ranked Burlington 64-38, the No. 4-ranked Powell Panther boys’ basketball team came up short in a tightly … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/17/23

Peyton Ott lands in the sand during a meet in Lovell earlier this season. The Cubs wrapped up the spring track season at the Best of the Best in Lander on May 9.

Girls impress at Best of the Best in Lander

The Powell Middle School girls’ track team wrapped up its season officially in Lander at the Best of the Best meet on Tuesday, May 9 — where the seventh and eighth grade girls achieved … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/25/23

Lesli Spencer was named 3A West Coach of the Year after the Panther volleyball team finished 27-8 this past season.

Spencer named 3A West Coach of the Year

A successful season brought an additional honor to the Powell Panther volleyball team after a state championship berth and 27-8 record, with coach Lesli Spencer being named the 3A West Coach of the … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/4/24

Cooley breaks school record at Cody meet

Leaving the Foxes and Hounds Invitational on Thursday in Cody, sophomore Kinley Cooley wasn’t optimistic she had broken the Powell High School cross country record. Cooley was within three … more

By Seth Romsa | 10/6/22

Indoor track wraps up season

The second year of indoor track is in the books for the Powell Panthers, as the team brought home 30 medals in addition to 31 personal bests as the girls placed eighth and the boys finished 11th in … more

By Seth Romsa | 3/5/24

Cole Fauskee launches into the water to start the 50 free during the Worland Invitational on Saturday.

PHS swimming faces tough competition in Worland

A wide variety of competition descended on Worland this past weekend, as the Powell High School swim and dive team tried to make its mark — finishing sixth in a tight team competition. … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/17/23

Tucker Muecke (left) leads a pack of runners during the 800 in Lovell. While David Stearns (far left), Tanner Anderson (center), Landon McDonald and Orin Letterman Onstine try to make up ground early in the race. Powell wrapped up the spring track season in Lander at the Best of the Best.

Cub boys succeed at Best of the Best

Wrapping up the season on the road the Powell Middle School Cubs made the trip to Lander to take part in the Best of the Best meet on Tuesday, May 9, where the boys’ team wrapped up a … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/25/23

Good Old Boys

Good Old Boys continued into its fourth week on the course, taking part in 123CCC as the game of choice for the fourth week. In this game, four man teams use one gross score and one net score on … more

5/30/23

Little League season comes to a close

Sun, fun and time spent with friends at a ball game came to a close last week, ending with the Powell/Lovell Interleague minors and majors tournaments taking place from June 20 - 23. Starting … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/5/22

Schwahn named to Super 25

Senior Jhett Schwahn recently joined an elite list of football players in the state of Wyoming, after he was named to the 33rd edition of the Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 team. The Super … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/4/24

PHS sophomore libero Alexa Richardson (right) digs a ball while teammate, senior Mikayla Graham, waits in anticipation for the next play. Powell heads to Lander for the 3A West Conference Duals this weekend.

Panthers inch past Red Lodge

A break from conference opponents presented itself to the No. 5-ranked Powell volleyball team on Tuesday, as the Panthers defeated Red Lodge 3-1 at home. POWELL 3, RED LODGE … more

By Seth Romsa | 10/6/22

Lauryn Bennett (center) celebrates with Saige Kidd (left) and Ivy Agee as coach Chelsea Kistler cheers after the Panthers secured their spot at the state tournament.

State bound: Girls third at regionals

The Powell Panther girls needed four games in three days, including three against 3A Southwest opponents, to secure a third place finish at the regional tournament and a ticket to state. Powell … more

By Seth Romsa | 3/5/24

PHS falls short in BHB championship

The Powell High School girls’ basketball team had a strong weekend but came up just short in the Big Horn Basin Classic championship game on Saturday in Thermopolis against Lovell. The Panthers … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/17/23

David Stensing comes up for a breath during the Powell Piranha Winter Fiesta in January. The Piranhas head to Worland this weekend for the district swim meet.

Piranhas continue to add qualifiers at Polar Bear Splash

Continuing to forge through the long winter season the Powell Piranhas swim team made the short trip over to Cody the final weekend of January, taking part in the Polar Bear Splash and adding more … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/9/23

Ethan Welch reaches down to tag a Billings Blue Jay runner after he attempted to steal third on Sunday. The Pioneers head to Gillette for the Kirby Drube Memorial Tournament this weekend.

Pioneers split doubleheaders

A weekend home and away saw mixed results for the Powell Pioneers — winning a doubleheader at Laurel on Saturday 1-0 and 11-6 before returning home and losing a doubleheader to the Billings … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/25/23

Trapper Bonanza Friday and Saturday

Northwest College is set to host its annual Trapper Bonanza fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at the Powell Golf Club. The weekend will kick off with a steak dinner on Friday night at … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/30/23

Pioneers bounce back

Following a pair of disappointing losses to Cody at home on Tuesday, the Powell Pioneers bounced back on Thursday on the road in Sheridan — walking away with a pair of victories, 5-3 and 9-7, … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/5/22

Bianca Silva and the Trapper women found their groove Tuesday night, salvaging a 1-2 week after a difficult stretch to open Region IX play.

Trapper women clash in conference game stretch

Three Region IX North home games in six days greeted the Northwest College women’s basketball team this week, losing two difficult games before a strong shooting night propelled the Trappers to … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/1/24

Panther girls’ comeback falls short

Shorthanded and battling in a contest that saw 48 combined free throws between the two teams, the Powell Panther girls’ basketball team’s spirited comeback attempt came up just short in … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/6/24