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Lamar Savage Weekly Sports Update, March 11, 2014
There is a buzz around the athletic programs at Lamar High School, with the Lady Savages reaching the Great 8 in basketball and the baseball team getting ready for the season-opener this week. But, before one season even gets started, the other nearly came to an end last weekend. A week after suffering their first […]
LCC Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant
Lamar Community College President John Marrin wants to get the ball rolling for the college’s proposed residence hall pods. He estimates it will take approximately $350,000 for the infrastructure to supply lay in basic utilities for electricity, water and sewer for the new housing. Marrin said he’s going to discuss in kind contributions from the […]
How Do You Want to ENVISION LAMAR?
Since this past November, the City of Lamar has added a new feature on the city’s webpage called Envision Lamar. Citizens can voice their ideas and opinions by answering four questions about city improvements using their internet. The responses will be noted by city officials including City Administrator John Sutherland, Main Street Program Director […]
Over $130,000 Available in 2014-15 Scholarships
(Lamar, Colorado; February 27, 2014) Lamar Community College offers a variety of scholarships for traditional and adult students. A complete list of scholarships, eligibility requirements, and their applications can be found at www.lamarcc.edu/scholarship. LCC’s Presidential Scholarships are academic merit scholarships awarded to outstanding graduating Colorado high school seniors. Today is the last day to apply […]
Holly Wildcats Weekly Update, February 25, 2014
Two of the athletic programs from Holly will try to extend their seasons this week, as the basketball teams get started with their district tournament, while the wrestlers wrapped up their year with last weekend’s state tournament. As a team, the Holly wrestlers finished in a tie for 13th place last weekend in the Class […]
Lamar High School Weekly Sports Update, February 26, 2014
Lamar’s student-athletes were very busy in the last week, with two teams participating in the postseason. The Savage wrestlers wrapped things up last weekend with a trip to the state tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver. As for the Lady Savages, they continued to roll along on their quest for a state basketball title. […]
Annual SE Regional Science Fair at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; February 24, 2014) On Wednesday, February, 19 two hundred students from Campo, Eads, Holly, Lamar, Plainview, Springfield, Walsh, and Wiley competed in the annual Southeast Regional Science Fair. The SE Regional Science Fair represents a culmination of student research from the beginning of the school year. Projects vary in their scientific interest but […]
Higbee Wins Alta Vista Spelling Bee
The Alta Vista Spelling Bee was held February 18th at 8:00 a.m. The top 5 students from each class, 3rd through 6th grades, were chosen from their scores on a written spelling test. Charlotte Herrera, a parent volunteer, acted as the announcer/judge. Alex Higbee and Katelyn Emick were the last two participants in the final […]
Cole Burns Awarded Rod Crum Memorial Scholarship
Cole Burns, son of Dwight and Jackie Burns of Holly was recently awarded the Rod Crum Memorial Scholarship for 2014. The Scholarship was established in 2006 in honor of the late Rodney Kent Crum who farmed and ranched in the southeast Colorado area. It was his thought that a student might finish their college education […]
Holly Wildcat Weekly Basketball Update, February 12, 2014
One of Holly’s basketball teams extended its winning streak with two victories last week, while the other snapped a short skid, but could not make it two straight in the win column. The Wildcats earned wins over Wiley and Eads, pushing their streak to six straight, but the Lady Wildcats fell to #2 Eads one […]
Granada Basketball Weekly Report, February 12, 2014
Neither team from Granada had much success in their trip to Cheyenne Wells on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Both squads picked up losses, putting each on a two-game skid. The Lady Bobcats suffered a 37-27 loss to the Lady Tigers, while the Bobcats fell to the #4 Tigers by a 49-34 count. The next two games […]
McClave Weekly Sports Recap, February 12, 2014
McClave’s basketball teams went a combined 3-1 last week, with the lone loss being suffered by the boys, who had entered the week ranked #4 in the polls. The Lady Cards picked up wins over Cheyenne Wells and Walsh, while the Cards bounced back from a loss to the sixth-ranked (at the time) Tigers to […]
Lamar Savage Sports Weekly Report, February 12, 2014
It has been a busy week for the winter sports teams at Lamar High School, with both basketball teams playing three games each, and the wrestlers squaring off in three duals. The Lady Savages, and the Savage wrestlers each went undefeated during the week, while the Savage basketball squad struggled to an 0-3 record during […]
Wiley Weekly Basketball Recap, Feb. 12, 2014
In a week of highs and lows, the basketball squads from Wiley squared off with Holly and Genoa-Hugo. The girls went 0-2 against tough competition, while the boys had a shot at a sweep, but finished 1-1. The Lady Panthers played a solid first quarter in their 61-42 loss to at Holly on Friday, Feb. […]
LCC Opens New Career & Transfer Center
Students at area high schools, area residents and Lamar Community College students will receive career advice from the New Career and Transfer Center which celebrated its grand opening at LCC Thursday, February 6. The Center will assist persons to help make the right career choice for them and will guide students into the correct degree […]
No Bull, DVI attends annual 4-H Leadership Development Conference
Southeast Area—District VI sent 17 youth and three agents to the annual 4-H Leadership Development Conference held in Denver. This year’s theme, “Kindle the Fire in 4-H,” included think tanks with youth working together to stop bullying in its tracks and a visit to the state Capitol to visit with state legislators. Upon arrival the […]
Savage Boys and Girls Basketball Recap for Jan 31- Feb 2
Savages drop fourth straight, prepare for La Junta With their Friday night game against Ellicott postponed by snowy weather, the Lamar Savages tried to break their losing streak on Saturday against James Irwin. Things looked good midway through the contest, with the score tied at 30. After the break, however, the course of the game […]
Granada Squads Split with Walsh, Girls Lose to Kim
Last Friday night saw Granada hosting Walsh in both boys and girls varsity action. The Lady Bobcats opened the night by securing a hard-fought 47-41 victory over the Lady Eagles. Their counterparts were unable to make it a sweep, as the boys fell to the Eagles 47-39. The Lady Bobcats traveled to Kim on Saturday […]
Lady Trojans Snap Four-Game Skid
The Las Animas Lady Trojans had lost four straight games heading into last Friday’s home contest against John Mall. That skid came to a close with a 62-33 victory over the Lady Panthers. However, the Lady Trojans were unable to build off that win, as they were defeated by Rye, 62-31, the next night. In […]
Defense Keys Wiley Victory Over Eads
Wiley head coach Randy Wilson credited his defense for leading the way to a 50-35 victory over Eads last Thursday. His Panthers held the Eagles to just 14 points in the first half, and limited the opposition to 27% shooting from the floor. The Panthers led the Eagles 22-14 at the intermission, outscoring their guests […]