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Senior Mikel Klepp (left) battles against a Worland midfielder as the Panthers fell short at the state tournament with a pair of losses.

Panther boys fall short at state tourney

The Powell Panther boys’ soccer team fell short at the state tournament in Gillette against two difficult opponents, losing 3-0 to eventual state champion Buffalo on Thursday before losing on a … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/29/25

Sophomore Ava Teten slides into home during a game in Cody against Natrona County in early May. Teten is one of two Powell High School players on the Cody team.

Diamond connections: Two Powell High School students on Fillies team

The Cody Fillies softball team’s state tournament run last weekend was powered, in part, by Powell athletes. This year, the Cody High School team opened their roster to other girls … more

By Katie Morrison, Tribune Intern | 5/27/25

Trapper cowboys Gary Grant (left) and Weston LaPierre work together in team roping during an earlier tournament in Bozeman. Northwest College finished its season recently and is now sending one Trapper to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper.

Trapper rodeo wraps up season

The Northwest College rodeo team wrapped up its season with three more rodeos in Montana, two in Miles City April 24-27 before finishing in Missoula on May 2-3. In the first rodeo at Miles … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/27/25

Leo Flores (top) looks for the pin call while wrestling fellow Powell Wrestling Club wrestler Ripken Hitz during the home tournament in early April at Powell High School.

Youth wrestling shines in home tourney

Early April saw the Powell Wrestling Club host its annual three style tournament, as competitors from around the area competed in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling over two days. In … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/27/25

Left, Pressly Taylor was named Trapper Athlete of the Year for the women after she improved in her second season at Northwest College, finishing with 14 goals and seven assists. Right, sophomore Drew Larson was named the men's Trapper Athlete of the Year after scoring 15.5 points per game and hauling in 7.7 rebounds per game last season.

NWC end of year awards

Northwest College recently announced its end of year recipients for annual awards, as the Trappers capped off a strong 2024-25 year. The Trapper Athletes of the Year were women’s soccer … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/27/25

Pioneers fall against Troopers

Welcoming in a difficult ‘AA’ opponent resulted in a pair of home losses for the Powell Pioneers, who battled but fell short in a Saturday doubleheader 5-1 and 7-5 to the visiting … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/22/25

Cub girls end on a high note

After winning a pair of conference titles the Powell Middle School girls’ track and field teams ended on an even higher note at the Best of the Best meet in Lander on Tuesday, May 13, where … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/22/25

Middle school boys end season strong

Ending the season with some strong performances the Powell Middle School boys’ track and field team competed hard at the Lander Best of the Best on Tuesday, May 13, earning plenty of medals in … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/22/25

Good Old Boys

Hitting the course for the first time this season the Good Old Boys started the year with a game of two best net ball on May 13. In this game, a four man team uses their two best net balls on … more

5/22/25

Shelby Zickefoose (right) leads a group of runners including Macie Velasco (left) during the 1600 meters on Saturday. Zickefoose earned a state qualifying mark in the 3200 meters on Friday.

Girls tie for third at regionals

The Powell Panther girls’ track and field team tied for third place at the 3A West Regional meet at Powell High School on Friday and Saturday, adding new qualifiers while regional and school … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/20/25

Panthers push past the Fillies

A rivalry game not devoid of entertainment ended the regular season for the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team and the Cody Fillies, with the Panthers squeezing past the host Fillies in a 5-4 … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/20/25

Boys’ track sixth at regionals

The Powell Panther boys’ track and field team finished sixth in the warm weather and competitive atmosphere of the 3A West Regional meet at home Friday and Saturday, adding new qualifiers for … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/20/25

Landon Hernandez winds up to launch a free kick from near midfield as the Panthers fell 3-0 on Friday. Powell heads to the state tournament in Gillette as the No. 4 seed.

Boys’ soccer falls at Cody

Wrapping up the regular season with a rivalry game against the top team in the 3A West, the Powell Panther boys’ soccer team fell 3-0 to the Cody Broncs on Friday, dropping the Panthers to the … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/20/25

Kolby Gates strides out for his pitch during the Pioneers’ first game against the Outlaws on Sunday. Powell split its two matchups against the visitors on Mother’s Day.

Pioneers split Mother’s Day contests

In a tale of two games the Powell Pioneers earned a split against visiting Gallatin Valley, struggling to hit in an opening 7-2 loss before earning an 11-9 win behind 12 hits in the second game. … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/15/25

Keylyn Knuth clears the bar during the Powell Middle School’s home meet in April. Knuth placed second in the high jump and was part of the winning 4x100 team for the eighth grade girls at the conference meet in Worland.

Cubs dominate for conference titles

The Powell Middle School girls’ track and field teams both won conference titles with dominant performances on Saturday, as the eighth grade girls’ team won the Yellowstone Conference … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/15/25

Carter Kruger (right) races just ahead of a pair of runners during the Powell Middle School home invite. Kruger and the seventh grade Cubs grew throughout the season and finished third at the conference meet in Worland.

Boys’ track second and third at conference

Valiant efforts saw the Powell Middle School boys’ track and field teams battle at the Yellowstone Conference meet in Worland on Saturday, with the eighth grade boys’ team finishing … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/15/25

PAC Triathlon set for May 24

The 14th annual Powell Aquatic Center Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, with registration ending soon for the race through Powell. Starting at the PAC, racers will swim 500 yards or … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/15/25

The Panther distance team takes off from the start of the 800 meters on Thursday. From left: Eleasah Horsley, Macie Velasco, Myah Rakness (behind) Kenna Jacobsen, Shelby Zickefoose, Karee Cooley and Kinley Cooley.

Panthers win regular season finale

Strong performances at the Cody Trackstravaganza on Thursday led the Powell Panther girls’ track and field team to another win to end the regular season. Panther sophomore Paige Sanders stood … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/13/25

Girls sweep Bridger Valley competition

With a pair of shutouts on the road, the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team has now won five straight, defeating Mountain View 3-0 on Friday and Lyman 4-0 on Saturday to set up an important … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/13/25

Panther boys second in Cody

The Powell Panther boys’ track and field team added two new qualifying standards while placing second as a team at the Cody Trackstravaganza on Thursday. Those new qualifications came in … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/13/25