Powell Tribune

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.

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

PHS swimmer Grace Harder, seen here during a recent meet in Cody, took fourth in the 100 butterfly at a dual meet against Riverton Friday. The Lady Panthers won the dual, then placed first in the Pinedale Invitational Saturday.

Lady Panthers swim past Riverton

It was a busy but productive weekend for the Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team, with a dominating dual win Friday at Riverton and a first-place finish in the Pinedale … more

By Don Cogger | 10/8/19

Lady Panther swimmer Elizabeth Liggett swims the 100 butterfly during a dual meet in Cody on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Liggett finished third in the event, while teammate Grace Harder, to Liggett’s left, finished fourth.

PHS swimmers trounce Cody

Aided by more than a dozen personal bests, the Powell High School swimming and diving team beat Cody by a 106-74 score during a Tuesday, Sept. 24, dual on the road. “The Cody swim team is … more

By Don Cogger | 10/1/19

PHS swimmer Emma Mitchell competes in the 100 backstroke Thursday against Worland at the Powell Aquatic Center. Mitchell recorded a personal best in the event. The Lady Panthers are on the road today (Tuesday) for a dual meet against Cody.

Lady Panthers swim to win against Worland

The Powell High School girls’ swimming and diving team hosted Worland in a dual meet Thursday, winning 11 of 12 events, with 10 athletes earning 15 state-qualifying marks. As a team, the … more

By Don Cogger | 9/24/19

PHS swimmer Lauren Lejuene races toward a 21st place finish in the 200 individual medley Saturday during the Gene Dozah Invitational at the Powell Aquatic Center. The Lady Panthers finished third as a team behind Buffalo and Lander.

Lady Panthers third at Dozah Invite

It was a dogfight atop the team leaderboard at Saturday’s Gene Dozah Invitational at the Powell Aquatic Center, with just 11 points separating the top three teams. The Powell High School … more

By Don Cogger | 9/17/19