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Holly Wildcat Weekly Sports Update, March 11, 2014
The town of Holly was on the verge of having to shutdown for the state tournament, with both of their basketball teams receiving first round byes in last weekend’s regional tournament in Pueblo. Both played well, but only one got the necessary win to advance to the Great 8. The Wildcat boys took the floor […]
McClave Cardinal Weekly Sports Update, March 11, 2014
The defending state champions in Class 1A punched their ticket back to the state tournament last weekend, but it wasn’t easy. McClave had to get through both Genoa-Hugo and South Baca in last weekend’s Region 3 tournament to claim a spot in this week’s Great 8. McClave had a tougher time against Genoa-Hugo than most […]
Granada Bobcat Weekly Sports Update, March 11, 2014
The late-season run of the Granada Bobcats came to an end last Saturday, as they fell in their Region 3 final against Holly. Granada went 5-1 in February, and went into the regional field as the #4 seed, thanks to their second place finish in the District 2 tournament. The Bobcats dominated #9 Elbert in […]
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 […]
Get Prepped for Upcoming Hunting Season
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to help you get ready for the 2014 hunting season. CPW will be holding a big game application workshop and a hunter education class this month in Lamar. District Wildlife Managers Kevin Mahan and Rick Gardner will help decode the hunt codes at a big game application […]
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 […]
Big Game Application Workshop to be Held in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Looking to hunt in Colorado this year but not sure which GMU to apply for? Not sure what a GMU is? No problem. Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Managers will help decode the hunt codes at a big game application workshop. District Wildlife Managers Mike Brown and Aaron Bartleson will cover […]
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. […]
Big Game Access Program Cancelled After Pilot Study
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After a pilot study, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be suspending its Big Game Access Program (BGAP). BGAP was designed to evaluate the potential of a big game leasing program in southeastern Colorado and create hunting opportunities that both benefited landowners and hunters in the area. However, recent budgetary shortfalls have […]
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. […]
Waterfowl Hunter Seminar to be Held in Lamar
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is calling all hunters who wish to learn more about hunting waterfowl. The agency is hosting a Waterfowl Hunting Seminar this month during the annual Snow Goose Festival in Lamar. The Waterfowl Hunting Seminar is 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Classroom, […]
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 […]