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Lady Panther Emma Karhu vaults her way to a third-place finish in the pole vault on Friday, clearing a personal best height of 10 feet.

PHS girls take second, boys third at state track

As a team and as individuals, Powell's track and field athletes collected a number of medals at this weekend's Class 3A state track meet. The Lady Panthers took the silver as a team and the … more

By CJ Baker | 5/18/19

Panthers come up short in 3A title game, take second

The Powell High School boys’ soccer team spent much of the season proving to naysayers that their status as one of the top teams in 3A was no fluke. That need to show they belonged led the … more

By Don Cogger | 5/18/19

$Lady Panther Caitlyn Miner (left) takes the baton from teammate Jaz Haney in the final leg of the 4x100 relay at the 3A Track and Field Championships in Casper on Friday. Miner, Haney, Emma Karhu and Jayden Asher defied the odds to win the event in a time of 52.31, holding off Lovell by a fraction of a second.$

With one day to go, PHS tracksters have won three titles at state

The first two days of the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships are in the books, with the Powell High School teams making multiple trips to the podium, including three state … more

By Don Cogger | 5/17/19

Members of the Powell High School boys' soccer team celebrate their 1-0 win over Riverton on Friday evening at the Class 3A state tournament. The win puts PHS in Saturday's championship game.

Panther soccer team advances to championship game

For the first time in school history, the Powell High School boys soccer team will play for a state title. On Friday, the Panthers beat Riverton 1-0 to advance to the Class 3A championship game. more

By Tribune Staff | 5/17/19

New coach, new style, new culture

Despite winning just four games a season ago, the Powell High School boys’ soccer team won the game that counted, a 4-2 overtime win over Douglas that propelled them into last year’s … more

By Don Cogger | 5/16/19

Freshman sprinter Jenna Hillman crosses the finish line in the 4x400 relay at the Rocky Mountain Invitational in Cowley last month. Hillman will compete in four events for the Lady Panthers in this weekend’s 3A State Track and Field Meet in Casper.

PHS track teams take talent, depth to Casper

The Powell High School track and field teams are taking a ton of talent to Casper for the 3A State Track Meet, starting today (Thursday) and running through Saturday at Kelly Walsh High … more

By Don Cogger | 5/16/19

Records fall at middle school Best of the Best

Conditions may have been dreary, but the performances were not, as Powell Middle School’s finest track and field athletes competed at the Big Horn Best of the Best Middle School Invite in Cody … more

By Don Cogger | 5/16/19

Lady Panthers first, Panthers second at Regional

The Powell High School track and field teams made their mark at Saturday’s 3A West Regional Meet in Pinedale: The Lady Panthers won the team title while the Panthers finished second. The … more

By Don Cogger | 5/14/19

Panthers close out season with win, tie

The Powell High School boys’ soccer team closed out its regular season by beating Lander 3-0 at home on Thursday and battling Riverton to a 1-1 tie on the road on Friday. The Panthers … more

By Don Cogger | 5/14/19

Lady Panthers shine on Senior Night

Needing a win at Riverton Friday to punch their ticket to state, the Powell High School girls’ soccer team instead saw their season come to a close with a 6-1 loss. But in their final home … more

By Don Cogger | 5/14/19

PHS activities director Tim Wormald (left) shakes the hand of PHS principal Jim Kuhn Monday evening at the 2019 Athletic Awards ceremony. Kuhn was given special recognition as he prepares to step down as principal; Wormald has been tapped to replace him.

PHS athletes celebrate success on and off the field

Powell High School students were recognized for their accomplishments both in competition and in the classroom during Monday’s 2018-2019 Athletic Awards Night. Awards were handed out for … more

By Don Cogger | 5/9/19

PHS senior Aubrie Stenerson (front row, second from left) is all smiles as she signs her letter of intent to play basketball next season for Northwest College. Cheering her on are Lady Panther teammates Maddie Fields, Katie McKenzie, Karlie McKenzie, Ashtyn Heny, Brea Terry, Rachel Bonander and head coach Scott McKenzie. In the front row are NWC head coach Camden Levett and Aubrie’s family: mom Christy, brother Trey and dad Colby.

Local hoops standout signs with Northwest

Adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments and accolades, Powell High School girls’ basketball standout Aubrie Stenerson will stay close home to begin her collegiate career. … more

By Don Cogger | 5/9/19

Cub track strong at conference

The Powell Middle School track and field teams descended on Thermopolis last weekend looking to make a statement, and did just that: Two of the four teams emerged as conference champions. The … more

By Don Cogger | 5/9/19

PHS soccer wins two on road

With a 3-1 win at Lander on Friday and a 3-2 overtime nail-biter at Pinedale on Saturday, the Powell High School boys’ soccer team has moved into the No. 2 spot in the conference with just two … more

By Don Cogger | 5/7/19

PHS boys first, girls second at Cody Trackstravaganza

The Powell High School track and field teams wrapped up the regular season strong Friday at the Cody Trackstravaganza, winning a combined 10 events on the day. The Panthers finished first as a … more

By Don Cogger | 5/7/19

Lady Panther soccer splits with Lander, Pinedale

The Powell High School girls’ soccer team traveled south last weekend for a two-game road swing, losing 3-1 to Lander Friday, but rebounding Saturday at Pinedale to win 2-0. The loss to … more

By Don Cogger | 5/7/19

Lady Panthers draw with Worland

Snapping a five-game losing streak that dated back to the beginning of April, the Powell High School girls’ soccer team head into May on a positive note: The Lady Panthers played Worland to a … more

By Don Cogger | 5/2/19

Panther midfielders Ernie Acevedo (left) and Garrett Morris (No. 32) surround Worland’s Cole Venable during a Tuesday afternoon game at Panther Stadium. The battle of two of the top teams in 3A went to the Warriors, who took a 1-0 win.

Panthers fall short against No. 1 Worland 1-0

In a battle of 3A heavyweights, the Powell High School boys’ soccer team came up just short against top-ranked and undefeated Worland Tuesday, losing 1-0 at Panther Stadium. It was the third … more

By Don Cogger | 5/2/19

Panther golf fifth at home invitational

Battling the elements and truncated numbers due to an ill-timed Spring Break week, the Powell High School golf team still managed to place fifth at its home invitational on Friday. Lander finished … more

5/2/19

PHS sprinter Kadden Abraham hurdles to a third-place finish in the 100 meter hurdles at the Rocky Mountain Invitational in Cowley on Saturday. Abraham also placed first in the 300 meter hurdles. The Panthers and Lady Panthers both finished first in the six-team field.

PHS tracksters win Rocky Mountain Invite

Surpassing a mark that stood for over 20 years — and with the former record-holder on hand to witness the feat — Powell High School junior Brody Karhu set the new school standard in the … more

By Don Cogger | 4/30/19