Powell Tribune

Colette Sanders participates in the Powell Quad meet on Saturday. The Panthers earned the most points in that meet, as well as the Worland Quad meet on Friday.

Powell girls’ swim team continues dominance with two meet wins

The Powell High School girls’ swim team has hit the pool in stride to begin the 2020 season. Just a week after winning events in Riverton and Cody, the Panthers added two more first-place team … more

By Carson Field | 9/15/20

PHS girls’ swimmers successful in second weekend

Powell girls’ swim team built on a strong opening with two stellar meets over the weekend. At the Terry Bartlett meet in Cody on Friday, the Panthers logged 383 points, which was the best … more

By Carson Field | 9/10/20

PHS assistant swim coach Bailey Jackson speaks with her athletes at the Riverton Pentathlon. In total, the team achieved 24 state cuts. From left, Dakota Hansen (in back), Emma Brence, Emma Bucher, Lucia Harder, Kylie Kahl, Kathryn Brence, Addison Moretti, Gabby Patterson, Sarah Miller and Paige Thomas.

Panther girls’ swimming opens with strong showing

The Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team traveled to Riverton for its first competition on Saturday, excelling in the season-opening event. Leading the way was senior diver … more

By Carson Field | 9/3/20

Bob Smartt teaches his athletes at the 2020 Powell swim camp. Smartt is entering his 25th season coaching girls’ swimming.

Staying Smartt: Girls’ swim team prepares amid COVID-19

Bob Smartt’s 25th year coaching girls’ swimming will be different from his first 24. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, swim meets will consist of fewer teams, with no more than … more

By Carson Field | 8/4/20

Former Powell Panther swimming standout Richard Spann will continue his athletic career by becoming a Prairie Wolf — competing with the Nebraska Wesleyan University swim team.

Richard Spann signs to swim at NWU

A recent Rocky Mountain High School graduate who competed with the Powell High School swim team has committed to swim at the next level. Richard Spann signed his letter of intent with Nebraska … more

By Carson Field | 6/25/20

A record-setting relay

As his fellow members of the 200 medley relay team celebrated their record-breaking performance at the Class 3A State Meet, Powell High School junior Tarren Blackmore spent a moment in “stunned … more

By CJ Baker | 3/3/20

The Powell High School 200 free relay team of (from left) Richard Spann, Tarren Blackmore, Jay Cox and Nate Johnston stand on the awards podium at the Class 3A state swimming and diving championships in Laramie on Friday. The quartet ultimately took the state title in the event and broke a 25-year-old PHS record in the 200 medley relay. Johnston, meanwhile, won a state title in the 100 breastroke.

Panthers swim to second at state

After a disappointing first day at the Class 3A State Swim Meet, the Panthers wasted no time in turning things around on day two. The Powell High School Swimming and Diving Team broke a school … more

By CJ Baker | 2/25/20

Panther swimmer Richard Spann launches from the starting block as Ben Cannizzaro finishes his leg of the 200 free relay during the 3A West Conference swim meet at the Powell Aquatic Center on Friday. The team finished third in the event in Saturday's finals, with a time of 1:39.95.

Panthers take second in 3A West swim meet

With poor weather descending on the region last week, there were fears that some swimming and diving teams might be unable to make the trip to the 3A West Conference Meet in Powell. But not to … more

2/11/20

In last swims of regular season, Panthers top Cody, Worland

The Powell boys defeated Cody and Worland in their final swimming and diving competition of the regular season. The Panthers racked up 169 points to the 140 posted by the hosting Worland Warriors … more

2/4/20

Panther tankers second at Lander Invitational

The Panther swimmers and divers landed second among an eight-team field in Lander at the Bruce Gresly Invitational on Saturday. “We had a pretty good meet,” reported coach Stephanie … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/28/20

PHS swimmer Kyler Warren swims the butterfly leg of the 200 individual medley Tuesday evening at Powell Aquatic Center, finishing fifth. Warren came in first in the 500 free and narrowly missed qualifying for state in that event.

Panthers win Tuesday swim meet

Matched up against Worland and Cody at home on Tuesday, the Powell High School swimming team topped the field. “Overall we had another good meet,” said coach Stephanie … more

1/23/20

PHS senior Ben Cannizzaro, seen here at an earlier competition in Riverton, swam his way to a state-qualifying 500 freestyle time Saturday at the Worland Invitational swim meet. The Panthers host Worland and Cody tonight (Tuesday) at the Powell Aquatic Center at 5 p.m.

PHS swimmers second at seven-team Warrior Invite

Lander won the Warrior Invite at Worland on Saturday, but the Panthers took second, pulling 33 points ahead of third-place Buffalo in the seven-team field. more

1/21/20

Bryce Hogen swims a leg of the 400 freestyle relay in a Friday night dual against Lander at the Powell Aquatic Center. The team of Hogen, Ru Parker, Ben Cannizzaro and Nate Johnston took fourth in the event.

Panther swimmers nab second place at Gene Dozah

The Powell boys swimming and diving team finished as runners-up to Lander on back-to-back days last week, dropping a Friday dual to the Tigers, then taking second at the Gene Dozah Invitational on … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/16/20

Panther swimmer Nate Johnston swims the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cody last week. Johnston finished first in the event and also posted a 3A state-qualifying time. Johnston and the rest of the Panther swimming and diving team are on the road this Saturday, heading to the Riverton Invitational.

Strong off the blocks

The Powell High School boy’s swimming and diving team performed well at a home triangular versus Cody and Worland Friday and a dual in Cody Saturday. As a team, the Panthers finished first in … more

By Steve Johnston | 12/19/19

Panthers will ‘test the waters’ Friday

The Panthers splash into the 2019-20 swimming and diving season this Friday with a home triangular against Cody and Worland at the Powell Aquatic Center. The Panthers lost three seniors to … more

By Steve Johnston | 12/12/19

Lady Panthers swim to fourth at state

Heading into the 3A State Swimming and Diving Championships last week with 20 qualified swimmers and a conference title under its belt, the Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team … more

By Don Cogger | 11/12/19

Christensen wins 3A Assistant Coach of the Year

With one of her divers standing in the top spot on the podium and two others scoring team points at last week’s 3A state meet in Gillette, Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving … more

By Don Cogger | 11/12/19

PHS swimmer Elizabeth Liggett, seen here during a meet in Cody earlier this season, will swim the 200 and 500 freestyle at this week’s 3A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Gillette. The Lady Panthers qualified 20 athletes for this year’s event.

Lady Panthers swimming and diving off to Gillette

It’s been a memorable season so far for the Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team, highlighted by its first 3A West conference title in over 20 years. Now, two weeks after … more

By Don Cogger | 11/7/19

PHS swimmer Rachel Kuntz launches off the blocks during an Oct. 15 dual meet against Cody at the Powell Aquatic Center. The Lady Panthers dominated their cross-county rivals — as well as Riverton on Friday — to close out the regular season.

Lady Panthers down Cody, Riverton

The Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team had a busy but successful week, with dominating home wins over cross-county rival Cody on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Riverton on … more

By Don Cogger | 10/22/19

Lady Panther swimmer Addison Moretti competes in the butterfly portion of the 200 individual medley Friday during a dual meet against Lander. Moretti finished third in the event, while Powell won the meet 168-147.

Lady Panthers upset Lander in home dual

The Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team bested the defending state 3A champions at the Powell Aquatic Center on Friday, outscoring Lander 168-147 for the dual meet win. Anna … more

By Don Cogger | 10/15/19