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Seventh grade Cub Blayke Tharp rises for a shot in a game against Rocky Mountain. The Cubs won the game 38-7.

Seventh graders finish successful basketball season as runners-up

A n impressive season came to a close with a pair of close losses being the only blemish on the seventh grade Powell Middle School girls’ basketball team’s record, finishing 15-2 and … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/31/24

Piranhas winter season pushes on

T he Powell Piranhas continued their winter season, competing in a pair of meets through the holiday season, competing in the Worland Turkey Thrash on Nov. 16-17 and the Riverton Reindeer Dash on … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/31/24

Buzzer-beater breaks boys’ win streak

Powell’s 31-game winning streak couldn’t survive a buzzer-beating three against the Bearcats to open the Douglas tournament Friday. However, after their first loss in more than 30 games, … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/24/24

Patrick Haney and the Panther boys wrestling team took on a tough task in Gillette going against top teams from the region, but still emerged with a number of successes. Haney is seen here wrestling the weekend prior at the Panther Invitational.

Panthers grapple with tough foes

The Powell High School wrestling team split into two groups for the weekend, with the varsity taking on the tall task of the Pat Weede Memorial Invitational in Gillette, a tournament filled with big … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/24/24

Allison LeBlanc led the Panthers to success despite their small size at a Saturday tournament in Sheridan. LeBlanc is seen here wrestling the weekend prior in Cody.

Powell girls show skills against top opponents

Coach David Holland took the Panther girls’ wrestling team to a tough Sheridan tournament last Saturday for the experience of facing a level of opponents not normally seen until the Ron Thon or … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/24/24

Panther girls head into break at .500

The Powell girls’ basketball team didn’t choose a light schedule to start the season, so coach Chelsea Kistler is OK with a 3-3 record headed into the holiday break after finishing 1-2 in … more

By Zac Taylor | 12/24/24

First year Powell Panthers coach Anna Flitner was named the 3A West Coach of the Year after leading the team this past season.

Flitner named 3A West Coach of the Year

First year Powell Panther volleyball coach Anna Flitner was recognized for her accomplishments this past season, as she was named the 3A West Coach of the Year. “I feel very honored to … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/19/24

Northwest College assistant coach Jacob Price holds up Colin Hayes so that he does not fall hard onto the ground while Ricardo Bodra goes up for a block attempt.

NWC men run away with home contests

Ending the first semester with a pair of games at home against former players, the Northwest College men’s basketball team ran away from the All-Stars out of Utah 96-56 on Friday and the … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/19/24

Carolina Ruiz (left) and the Trappers ended the first half of the season with an 11-5 record, and will play two more games after the break before beginning Region IX play in mid-January.

Trappers sweep Spartans at home

Wrapping up the first semester at home the Northwest College women’s basketball team swept visiting Colorado Northwestern Community College 76-50 and 72-63 to head into the winter break with an … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/19/24

Conner Mayes earned qualifying times in two events at home on Friday, qualifying in the 200 IM and the 100 fly. Mayes was one of six Panthers to earn a state-qualifying mark.

Six qualify in opening weekend

Six athletes qualified for the state championships in the first weekend of action for the Powell Panther swim and dive team, as the Panthers competed well at home Friday and at a pentathlon in Cody … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/17/24

Jacob Eaton (top) wrestled his way to a second place finish at 215 pounds, as the Panthers finished fifth as a team at the Powell Invitational.

Boys’ wrestling opens season fifth at home meet

Opening the season at home the Powell Panther wrestling team fought to a fifth place finish in a competitive field at the Powell Invitational, placing 10 wrestlers including two finalists in a first … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/17/24

Allison LeBlanc (top) earned a second place finish at 110 pounds in Cody on Saturday. She and the Panther girls earned a fifth place finish as a team.

Girls’ wrestling fifth in Cody

Kicking off the season on the road the Powell Panther girls’ wrestling team made the short trip to Cody to take part in a tournament on Friday and Saturday where they placed fifth and had two … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/17/24

Panthers win streak at 31

Starting off the season on the road the Powell Panther boys’ basketball team was tested in Lander, but finished games strong and swept the competition to begin the season 3-0 and expand its … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/17/24

PHS girls’ basketball opens season

The Powell Panther girls’ basketball team started the season 2-1 during a competitive opening weekend in Lander. The Panthers lost their opening game to Pinedale 57-31 on Thursday before … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/17/24

Trevon Abraham was named to his first All-State team, helping lead the Panther defense as a linebacker this past season.

Three Panther football players earn All-State

Postseason honors poured in for the Powell Panther football team, as Panthers were recognized across the state after a 6-4 season. Keona Wisniewski earned a second straight All-State recognition … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/12/24

Kaiden Rubash (top) earned a second place finish at the Battle of the Rockies Open in Montana. He is seen here competing during the Trapper’s dual against the University of Providence in November.

Trapper wrestling strong in Montana

Heading into Montana for the final competitions of the first semester the Northwest College wrestling team finished strong, earning five top-three finishes and 11 placers overall at the Battle of the … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/12/24

Trapper men fall short on road trip

One last long road trip of the first semester saw the Northwest College men’s basketball team drop a pair of games against difficult opponents, as the Trappers fell to Williston State College 79-71 … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/12/24

Women Trappers split road trip

Another long road trip north ended with split results for the Northwest College women’s basketball team, falling to Williston State College in North Dakota on Friday 76-63 before defeating … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/12/24

Chase Visocky (left) and Cody Seifert battle during practice on Thursday. Visocky and Seifert are two of 15 seniors for the Panthers this season.

PHS wrestling sets sights high in 2024

A season ago the Powell Panther boys’ wrestling team earned its first podium finish since 2020, finishing fourth in the team race after crowning an individual state champion for a second … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/10/24

Abel Teten (right) drives into the lane against Jaxon Hancock during practice Thursday. The Panther boys’ basketball team enters the season as the defending state champions in 3A and will start on the road in Lander.

Boys’ basketball ready for state title defense

Snapping a 26 year state title drought a season ago via an undefeated championship run came with the loss of six seniors from the main rotation of the Powell Panther basketball team. This year the … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/10/24