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Baylee Brence comes up for a breath during the 100 freestyle at the Banana Split Sprint in Powell on June 23.

Powell Piranha swimmers get one opportunity to perform in front of the home crowd during the summer — hosting the Banana Split Sprints in Powell on June 23, dueling with Cody to help establish … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/7/22

Boys’ basketball returns top talent this season

The year was 1998. That was the last time that the Powell Panther boys’ basketball team lifted a state championship in 3A basketball, and this year’s team hopes to erase 25 years of … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/5/23

PHS girls fall short in road contests

Two high scoring second halves on the road saw the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team fall short, losing to Green River 4-3 in a shootout following a 3-3 regular time scoreline on Friday and … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/16/24

The seventh grade Cubs pose for their team photo. Back row from left: Wyatt Hill, Tristan Snell, Wyatt Bost, Dylan Cameron, Wyatt Burns, Brady Kuenn, Finnegan Startin, Eli Bear, Treylon Schultz and Isaiah Camacho. Front row: KC Nelson, Joel Baxter, Levi Rogers, Karzten Carter, Huston Dearcorn, Axel Caro, Russell Goolsbey, Blake Wood and Karson Howe.

Seventh grade hoopers grow in tough season

A difficult season on the hardwood led to significant growth for the Powell Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team this season, with the Cubs improving each step of the way before … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/18/24

Tied at the top: PHS girls share first spot in Lovell

A school record shattered by two distance runners and multiple event winners were not enough to separate the Powell and Worland girls’ track and field teams, as two of the top schools in the … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/23/24

Home cookin’ — Stenerson throws no-hitter in final home game

The season’s final opportunities to play in front of the home crowd on Friday and Tuesday gave the Powell Pioneers a boost of confidence — contributing to their defeat of Lovell, 11-6, … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/7/22

PHS wrestling posts strong roster in 2023

Despite an eighth place finish and graduating an individual state champion from last year’s team, things are looking up for the Powell wrestling team this season. The Panthers are returning … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/5/23

Runners up: PHS boys second at L.A. Kohnke Invite

A strong all-around performance saw the Powell Panther boys’ track and field team earn a runner-up finish at the L.A. Kohnke at home Saturday in Powell, finishing with 148 points and earning … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/16/24

The eighth grade boys’ basketball team poses for its team photo. Back row from left: Keaton Bennett, Gianreye D’Alessandro, Braxton Nelson, Dante Lauk, Karcher Foley, Knox Johnson, Kamea Wisniewski, Cabree Gates and Joriana Hine. Middle row: Malikai Godsey, Samuel Williams, David Stearns, David Ross, Damian Rakness, Tucker Muecke, Ryder Stewart and Bruce Preator. Front row: Alex Bradshaw, Orin Letherman, JoseLuis Villanueva, Carter Fauskee, Noah Young and Tanner Anderson.

Eighth grade boys’ cagers runners-up

A strong season came to a close with a runner up finish in the conference tournament for the eighth grade Powell Middle School boys’ basketball team, finishing 14-3 with a 12-0 regular season … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/18/24

Josie Hallock dives to get her hand on the final penalty during the shootout against Lander on Friday. Powell defeated Lander 5-4 in the shootout after Hallock saved the second shot from the Tigers after a 2-2 regulation scoreline.

Back on track: PHS girls snap shootout curse

Getting back on track after two close road losses, the Powell Panther girls’ soccer team snapped a streak of four consecutive shootout losses dating back to last season. The Panthers defeated … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/23/24

Alan Hill (right) evaluates a Mountain View player during a soccer game in April. Hill worked as the athletic trainer at Powell High School and Northwest College this past year and will serve as the NWC trainer this upcoming season.

Trainer Hill transitions to college after chaotic year

After a chaotic year in which Alan Hill served as the athletic trainer at both Powell High School and Northwest College, he is looking forward to the opportunity to train solely at the college … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/27/23

Girls’ basketball hopes for strong 2023

After advancing to the state tournament and earning a trophy for the first time in five years, the Powell Panther girls’ basketball team is hoping to keep growing in 2023 and compete for a … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/5/23

Home victory: Panther girls win L.A. Kohnke

Home field advantage paid off for the Powell Panther girls’ track team, as the Panthers pushed ahead of the field at the L.A. Kohnke Invite on Saturday in Powell with 183.5 points, which … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/16/24

Trey Stenerson swings through a pitch on Sunday as the Pioneers enjoyed a warm opening doubleheader against Lewistown, earning the sweep.

Home opening sweep: Pioneers win doubleheader

The Powell Pioneers swept the visiting Lewistown Redbirds 10-3 and 9-1 on Sunday to open the home schedule and improve their early season record to 3-1. POWELL 10, … more

By Seth Romsa | 4/18/24

Celebrities for a Cause is set to return for its third year this weekend in Cody and Powell. After last year’s UFC event for mental health, this year’s event will be capped off with a celebrity basketball game at Northwest College on Saturday night.

Celebrities for a cause this weekend

Celebrities for a Cause is set to return for its third annual weekend of thrill and excitement in Park County with festivities kicking off in Cody. The weekend will kick off early at the Nite … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/27/23

Men’s basketball stumbles out the gate

A difficult opening weekend in Twin Falls, Idaho, saw the Northwest College men’s basketball team on the wrong side of an 0-3 record. The Trappers lost to two ranked opponents in Lee College … more

By Seth Romsa | 11/9/23

Adam Williams looks to lead as one of three seniors during a rebuilding phase for the Powell Panther boys’ swim and dive team this season.

Boys’ swimming and diving enters rebuilding stage

Graduating 18 swimmers over the past two years has left the Powell Panther boys’ swim and dive team in a rebuilding stage of the program, with some talent returning from last year’s squad … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/5/23

Jacob Gibson swings through a ball against Lovell on Friday. Gibson pitched a complete game to help Powell sweep the Mustangs in Cowley.

Pioneers overcome slow bats against Lovell

A night featuring strong pitching allowed the Powell Pioneers to prevail in a doubleheader sweep of Lovell at Cowley Friday night, 7-0 and 8-1. The pair of wins extended the Pioneer’s winning … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/27/23

Coach Lauren Davis (left) and the Trappers competed in the first weekend of play in Idaho, returning home with a 1-2 record.

Trapper women go 1-2 in opening weekend

An opening weekend saw positives and negatives for the Northwest College women’s basketball team in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Trappers dropped contests to a ranked College of Southern Idaho … more

By Seth Romsa | 11/9/23

Two Panthers head to national tournament

A pair of 2022 Powell High School graduates will be heading to Wichita, Kansas, as part of the Casper College men’s soccer team for the NJCAA National Championships after the team won the … more

By Seth Romsa | 11/9/23